Breast Cancer, Cardiotoxicity, Heart Failure
Conditions
Brief summary
This study aims to identify possible set of inflammatory biomarkers before, during and after anthracycline-based chemotherapy in breast cancer patients to identify (sub)clinical chemotherapy-related cardiac dysfunctionCRCD to identify patients who would benefit from additional cardioprotective therapy.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* initial diagnosis of breast cancer * planned Anthracycline-based therapy * first-line chemotherapy * first visit before initiation of chemotherapy
Exclusion criteria
* previous chemotherapy * medical history of cardiac disease * inflammation-modulating medication * medication with RAS inhibitors * pregnancy * autoimmune disease * drug addictions * unwilling or unable to provide informed consent
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiotoxicity during observational period | continuous evaluation during observational period of 12 months | Defined according to IC-OS 2021 Consensus Criteria |