Cardiovascular complications of chronic myeloid leukemia treated with tyrosine kinase inhibitors

The achieved nowadays success in oncohematology patients’ treatment is primarily associated with the development of targeted therapy, including invention of specific tyrosine kinase inhibitors for chronic myeloid leukemia treatment (imatinib, nilotinib and dasatinib,). However, along with the high efficacy, these medicines have certain toxicities. Cardiovascular complications of tyrosine kinase inhibitors therapy of chronic myeloid leukemia are described in this review article. Taking onto consideration the fact that therapy with these medicines can cause rear but serious side effects. It is necessary to consider the probability of cardiotoxicity, arterial occlusion of various diameter and pulmonary hypertension development before prescription. In order to minimize side effects patients examination is recommended before treatment initiation for recognition of initial cardiovascular diseases, as well as thorough control of cardiovascular condition throughout the treatment.

• G.E. Gendlin FGEI HPE RNRMU named after N.I. Pirogov of Russian MoH, Moscow, Russian Federation ; ГБОУ ВПО РНИМУ им. Н.И. Пирогова Минздрава РФ, Москва, Российская Федерация
• L.M. Makeeva FGEI HPE RNRMU named after N.I. Pirogov of Russian MoH, Moscow, Russian Federation ; ГБОУ ВПО РНИМУ им. Н.И. Пирогова Минздрава РФ, Москва, Российская Федерация
• E.I. Emelina FGEI HPE RNRMU named after N.I. Pirogov of Russian MoH, Moscow, Russian Federation ; ГБОУ ВПО РНИМУ им. Н.И. Пирогова Минздрава РФ, Москва, Российская Федерация
• K.V. Shuikova FGEI HPE RNRMU named after N.I. Pirogov of Russian MoH, Moscow, Russian Federation ; ГБОУ ВПО РНИМУ им. Н.И. Пирогова Минздрава РФ, Москва, Российская Федерация
• G.I. Storozhakov FGEI HPE RNRMU named after N.I. Pirogov of Russian MoH, Moscow, Russian Federation ; ГБОУ ВПО РНИМУ им. Н.И. Пирогова Минздрава РФ, Москва, Российская Федерация

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