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Longitudinal Analysis of High Sensitivity Troponin-T and NT-proBNP During Treatment with Anthracyclines in Breast Cancer and Lymphoma Patients

Abstract Body (Do not enter title and authors here): Background: Anthracyclines are highly effective, yet cancer therapy-related cardiac dysfunction (CTRCD) and heart failure are known adverse effects. Elevations in hsTnT and NT-proBNP may predict CTRCD but the optimal timing of testing is not defined. Research question: What are the longitudinal cardiac biomarker trends with anthracycline treatment and do biomarker values differ pre and post anthracycline infusion? Methods: Participants 18+ with planned treatment with doxorubicin for breast cancer or lymphoma were enrolled in a prospective cohort study at 3 hospitals in a single health system. Biomarkers including hsTnT (normal <12 ng/L) and NT-proBNP (normal 0-125 pg/mL) were collected prior to and immediately after each anthracycline infusion and every 6 months for 24 months. Echocardiograms were conducted prior to doxorubicin treatment in all participants and 6-12 months after doxorubicin in the majority. Patients were followed for 24 months. Baseline cardiovascular risk was determined using the Heart Failure Association-International Cardio-Oncology Society (HFA-ICOS) algorithm. Change in biomarkers over time was analyzed using generalized estimating equations and the linear mixed effect model. Results: We enrolled 43 participants (mean age 50, 51% female) with lymphoma (n=33) or breast cancer (n=10). The baseline mean hsTnT was 9 (SD 18) and NT-proBNP 384 (SD 741). HFA-ICOS risk was low in 21 (49%), moderate in 11 (26%), high in 9 (21%) and very high risk in 2 (4%) Pre-anthracycline infusion hsTnT level trends increased significantly with each cycle while patients were on chemotherapy and trended downwards after completion of chemotherapy (p<0.001) (Fig. A). NT-proBNP did not change (p=NS) (Fig. B). Among the 36 participants with pre and post anthracycline infusion biomarkers, there was a decrease in post-infusion hsTnT levels (p=0.018) and no difference in pre and post NT-proBNP (p=0.10). Of the 32 patients with follow-up echocardiograms, 2 patients developed moderate asymptomatic and 2 developed moderate symptomatic CTRCD. Higher peak troponin level was associated with CTRCD (p=0.051). Conclusions: In this small study, there was a broad representation of cardiovascular risk among breast cancer and lymphoma patients. HsTnT, but not NT-proBNP, significantly increased with anthracycline chemotherapy. Peak troponin was associated with CTRCD. Further studies with larger sample size are needed to assess the effect of changes in biomarkers on CTRCD.
  • Golec, Sophia  ( Tufts Medical Center , Boston , Massachusetts , United States )
  • London, Cheryl  ( Tufts University , North Grafton , Massachusetts , United States )
  • Jaffe, Iris  ( Tufts Medical Center , Boston , Massachusetts , United States )
  • Buchsbaum, Rachel  ( Tufts Medical Center , Boston , Massachusetts , United States )
  • Gunturi, Anasuya  ( Lowell General Hospital , Lowell , Massachusetts , United States )
  • Klein, Andreas  ( Tufts Medical Center , Boston , Massachusetts , United States )
  • Choi, Yun  ( Ohio State University Medical Center , Columbus , Ohio , United States )
  • Huggins, Gordon  ( Tufts Medical Center , Boston , Massachusetts , United States )
  • Upshaw, Jenica  ( Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Cente , Boston , Massachusetts , United States )
  • Song, Zeyuan  ( Tufts Medical Center , Boston , Massachusetts , United States )
  • Wang, Zhiqiu  ( Tufts Medical Center , Boston , Massachusetts , United States )
  • Arora, Kareena  ( Tufts Medical Center , Boston , Massachusetts , United States )
  • Powers, Sarah  ( Tufts Medical Center , Boston , Massachusetts , United States )
  • Marshall, Jill  ( Tufts Medical Center , Boston , Massachusetts , United States )
  • Marshall, Latoya  ( Tufts Medical Center , Boston , Massachusetts , United States )
  • Yang, Vicky  ( Tufts University , North Grafton , Massachusetts , United States )
  • Chen, Howard  ( Tufts Medical Center , Boston , Massachusetts , United States )
  • Author Disclosures:
    Sophia Golec: DO NOT have relevant financial relationships | Cheryl London: No Answer | Iris Jaffe: DO have relevant financial relationships ; Consultant:Boehringer Engelheim:Active (exists now) | Rachel Buchsbaum: No Answer | Anasuya Gunturi: No Answer | Andreas Klein: No Answer | Yun Choi: DO NOT have relevant financial relationships | Gordon Huggins: DO NOT have relevant financial relationships | Jenica Upshaw: DO NOT have relevant financial relationships | Zeyuan Song: No Answer | Zhiqiu Wang: No Answer | Kareena Arora: DO NOT have relevant financial relationships | Sarah Powers: DO NOT have relevant financial relationships | Jill Marshall: DO NOT have relevant financial relationships | Latoya Marshall: DO NOT have relevant financial relationships | Vicky Yang: DO NOT have relevant financial relationships | Howard Chen: DO NOT have relevant financial relationships
Meeting Info:

Scientific Sessions 2025

2025

New Orleans, Louisiana

Session Info:

Cardio-Oncology Crossroads: Navigating Anthracycline Cardiotoxicity

Sunday, 11/09/2025 , 09:15AM - 10:30AM

Moderated Digital Poster Session

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