Theodorus W. Kouwenberg MD , Elvira C. van Dalen MD, PhD , Renée L. Mulder PhD , Saro Armenian DO, MPH , Elizabeth A.M. Feijen PhD , Eric J. Chow MD, MPH , Helen Kosmidis MD, PhD , Britta J. Vormoor-Bürger MD, DrMed , Chikako Kiyotani MD, PhD , Paul C. Nathan MD, MSc , Livia Kapusta MD, PhD , Heynric B. Grotenhuis MD, PhD , Frederike K. Engels PhD , Arco J. Teske MD, PhD , Athanasios Tragiannidis MD, PhD , Martijn G. Slieker MD, PhD , Shuichi Ozono MD, PhD , Anju Nohria MD, MSc , Tomáš Sláma MD, PhD , Roderick Skinner MB, ChB , Annelies M.C. Mavinkurve-Groothuis MD, PhD
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Abstract
Anthracycline and anthraquinone agents are major contributors to cancer therapy–related cardiac dysfunction in childhood cancer. However, evidence-based equivalence ratios for estimating individual risk have not been incorporated into international surveillance guidelines. The International Late Effects of Childhood Cancer Guideline Harmonization Group systematically reviewed the literature on equivalence ratios for doxorubicin, daunorubicin, epirubicin, idarubicin, and mitoxantrone. Based on available evidence, benefit–harm considerations, and expert consensus, the panel concluded that the risk of cardiac dysfunction is lower with daunorubicin and higher with mitoxantrone compared with doxorubicin (moderate-quality evidence; strong recommendation). The panel recommends using an approximate ratio of 0.6 to convert daunorubicin to a doxorubicin-equivalent dose and a ratio of 10.5 for mitoxantrone (low-quality evidence; moderate recommendation). No recommendation was made for epirubicin or idarubicin due to inconclusive evidence.
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JACC: CardioOncology is a specialized journal that belongs to the esteemed Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC) family. Its purpose is to enhance cardiovascular care for cancer patients by publishing high-quality, innovative scientific research and sharing evidence-based knowledge.
The journal aims to revolutionize the field of cardio-oncology and actively involve and educate professionals in both cardiovascular and oncology fields. It covers a wide range of topics including pre-clinical, translational, and clinical research, as well as best practices in cardio-oncology. Key areas of focus include understanding disease mechanisms, utilizing in vitro and in vivo models, exploring novel and traditional therapeutics (across Phase I-IV trials), studying epidemiology, employing precision medicine, and investigating primary and secondary prevention.
Amyloidosis, cardiovascular risk factors, heart failure, and vascular disease are some examples of the disease states that are of particular interest to the journal. However, it welcomes research on other relevant conditions as well.