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Irma Zhang1, Ana Barac2,3,4
1Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC, USA.
Purpose Of Review:
This review summarizes current HER2-targeted therapies and clinical studies that have investigated primary and secondary prevention of cardiac dysfunction for HER2 + breast cancer patients undergoing targeted therapy.
Recent Findings:
Primary and secondary prevention clinical trials highlight the importance of cardioprotective measures during HER2 + cancer treatment. Together, these studies suggest the safety of neurohormonal drugs, the importance for an individualized approach in starting cardiopreventive therapies, and the potential to expand HER2 + treatment options to patients with cardiac dysfunction. Cardiac dysfunction is a concerning adverse effect for HER2-targeted treatment. The goal of primary and secondary prevention is to prevent (further) cardiac function decline and heart failure symptoms, while delivering appropriate cancer therapy. Clinical trials investigating preventative therapies in the context of primary and secondary prevention are paving the path for reducing adverse cardiac effects and expanding treatment options for patients previously unable to undergo HER + therapy.
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