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How do you assess the risk of cardiotoxicity from HER2+ agents?

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Medical Oncology · Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois

The standard risk factors for cardiac dysfunction from Her2+ therapy are age, prior chest radiation, prior cardiotoxic therapy, baseline LVEF, and co-morbidities such as diabetes, dyslipidemia, obesity, hypertension, atrial fibrillation/flutter, and coronary artery disease. In addition to these, som...

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