Changing Incidence of Major Cardiovascular Events in Multiple Myeloma Patients over Time

Conclusion: CVD is a common complication in MM patients: within 5 years of a MM diagnosis, over 25% develop CVD requiring hospitalization. Contrary to our hypothesis, we did not find increased CVD admissions in the most recent era. Decreased admissions due to CHF and CAD in the most recent era of diagnosis may indicate a greater awareness of this issue, routine thromboprophylaxis with anti-platelet agents in patients being treated with immunomodulatory agents, or changes in secular trends in the diagnosis and treatment of CVD. CVD is an ongoing source of morbidity for MM patients requiring further study and the vigilance of clinicians.Figure.DisclosuresRosenberg: Amgen: Research Funding, Speakers Bureau.

Source: Blood - November 21, 2018 Category: Hematology Authors: Rosenberg, A. S., Li, Q., Brunson, A. M., Tuscano, J., Wun, T., Keegan, T. H. M. Tags: 904. Outcomes Research-Malignant Conditions: Poster II Source Type: research