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ArticleWorld journal of gastroenterology2025

Risk factors and diagnostic biomarkers for asymptomatic immune checkpoint inhibitor-related myocarditis in patients with esophageal cancer after immunotherapy.

Jing-Yu Liu, Dong-Lai Gao, Xin Cao

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Jing-Yu LiuDepartment of Cardiology, The Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi Province, China.
Dong-Lai GaoDepartment of Cardiology, The Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi Province, China.
Xin CaoDepartment of Radiotherapy, Shanxi Province Cancer Hospital/Shanxi Hospital Affiliated to Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences/Cancer Hospital Affiliated to Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi Province, China. cx18835129589@163.com.

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backgroundEsophageal cancer is a serious global health concern with poor prognosis in advanced stages. Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have shown promise in enhancing survival, but they are associated with immune-related adverse events, including potentially life-threatening myocarditis. Moreover, ICI-induced myocarditis can be asymptomatic, necessitating early diagnosis. Specific risk factors and biomarkers for esophageal cancer remain poorly characterized.

aimTo investigate the determinants of ICI-associated asymptomatic myocarditis in patients with esophageal cancer and explore potential early biomarkers.

methodsA retrospective analysis was conducted on 202 cancer patients who received treatment at Shanxi Province Cancer Hospital from July 2019 to July 2024.

resultsOlder age, male gender, and elevated creatine kinase isoenzymes (CK-MB) and CK levels were found to be significant risk factors for asymptomatic myocarditis. The myocarditis occurrence group had higher CK-MB (3.05 ng/mL

conclusionAge, gender, and cardiac biomarker levels considerably contribute to the risk of ICI-related myocarditis in patients with esophageal cancer. The integration of these factors into a predictive model enhances early diagnosis, facilitating personalized risk management.

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