The article provides a modern vision of the problem of cardiotoxicity in oncology. Integrity and generality of nodal pathogenetic events in the body in case of carcinogenesis, antitumor therapy and cardiopathology are caused by similar mechanisms at different hierarchical levels. Identity of potential risk factors, including inflammation, aging, obesity, diabetes and smoking, has been noted. Similarly, in the development of metabolic syndrome and carcinogenesis, the level of growth factors (IGF-1), neoangiogenesis, hormones and other triggers of oncological and cardiovascular pathology is increasing. It is important that a variety of clinical manifestations of cardiotoxicity are due to the rapid expansion of the number of therapeutic options for effects. This thesis is illustrated by vivid examples of the use of anthracycline-based drugs whose mechanism of action is aimed at damaging genetic targets. The use of monoclonal antibodies -trastuzumab, is directed against HER2 / ErB2 receptors in breast cancer and is accompanied by distinct signs of cardiotoxicity especially in the elderly. A new strategy to enhance the targeted cytotoxic immune response to cancer cells (Ipilimumab, Nivolumab) has a chance to cause autoimmune myocarditis and myositis. Modern anti-angiogenic methods of cancer therapy, including inhibition of VEGF, significantly increase the risk of myocardial ischemia, hypertension and atherosclerosis. This indicates the need for monitoring of complications, a targeted selection of preventive and curative strategies, as well as attention to the mechanisms of tissue homeostasis in the implementation of the antitumor effect.
scite is a Brooklyn-based organization that helps researchers better discover and understand research articles through Smart Citations–citations that display the context of the citation and describe whether the article provides supporting or contrasting evidence. scite is used by students and researchers from around the world and is funded in part by the National Science Foundation and the National Institute on Drug Abuse of the National Institutes of Health.
hi@scite.ai
10624 S. Eastern Ave., Ste. A-614
Henderson, NV 89052, USA
Copyright © 2024 scite LLC. All rights reserved.
Made with 💙 for researchers
Part of the Research Solutions Family.