Laura I Yousif

Ms. Laura I Yousif

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Academic Career Length

4Years (2023-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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20 April 2023 in Current Oncology Reports
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LYLaura I Yousif
Laura I Yousif
ESElles M. Screever
Elles M. Screever
DVDaniëlle Versluis
Daniëlle Versluis
JAJoseph Pierre ABOUMSALLEM
Joseph Pierre ABOUMSALLEM
SNStefan Nierkens
Stefan Nierkens
WMWouter C. Meijers
Wouter C. Meijers
Purpose of Review: Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have improved the field of cancer, especially in patients with advanced malignancies. Nevertheless, cardiovascular immune-related adverse events (irAEs) with high mortality and morbidity have been observed, including myocarditis, pericarditis, and vasculitis. To date, only a few clinical risk factors have been described and are currently being investigated. Recent Findings: In this review, we address the four most prevailing risk factors for cardiovascular irAEs. ICI combination therapy is a predominant risk factor for developing ICI-mediated myocarditis. Additionally, ICI combined with other anti-cancer treatments (e.g., tyrosine kinase inhibitors, radiation, chemotherapy) seems to increase the risk of developing cardiovascular irAEs. Other risk factors include female sex, pre-existing cardiovascular disease, and specific tumors, on which we will further elaborate in this review. Summary: An a priori risk strategy to determine who is at risk to develop these cardiovascular irAEs is needed. Insights into the impact of risk factors are therefore warranted to help clinicians improve care and disease management in these patients.