Chronic Statin Administration May Attenuate Early Anthracycline-Associated Declines in Left Ventricular Ejection Function

Conclusions These data highlight the finding that individuals receiving statin therapy for prevention of cardiovascular disease may experience less deterioration in LVEF with early receipt of Anth-bC than individuals not receiving statins. Further studies with large numbers of participants are warranted to determine if statins protect against LVEF decline in patients receiving Anth-bC.
Source: Canadian Journal of Cardiology - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research