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Cardioprotective Effect of -Adrenoceptor Blockade in Patients With Breast Cancer Undergoing Chemotherapy

Authors :
Seicean, Sinziana
Seicean, Andreea
Alan, Nima
Plana, Juan Carlos
Budd, G. Thomas
Marwick, Thomas H.
Source :
Circulation: Heart Failure; May 2013, Vol. 6 Issue: 3 p420-426, 7p
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

Chemotherapy with trastuzumab and anthracycline is associated with incident heart failure (HF) in patients with breast cancer. We hypothesized that continuous incidental use of -blocker agents (BB) was protective against HF in patients without established structural heart disease who were receiving trastuzumab and anthracycline.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
19413289 and 19413297
Volume :
6
Issue :
3
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Circulation: Heart Failure
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs48443586
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1161/CIRCHEARTFAILURE.112.000055