Alterations in the echocardiographic variables of the right ventricle in asymptomatic patients with breast cancer during anthracycline chemotherapy

Conclusions This study shows a significant decrease in RV systolic and diastolic function during chemotherapy for 6 months. These reductions are in the normal range and can probably be considered an early indicator of anthracycline-induced cardiotoxicity.
Source: Postgraduate Medical Journal - Category: Journals (General) Authors: Tags: Echocardiography, Hypertension, Breast cancer, Screening (oncology), Radiology, Clinical diagnostic tests, Radiology (diagnostics), Epidemiology Original article Source Type: research