Ioanna Myrto Sotiropoulou

Dr. Ioanna Myrto Sotiropoulou


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Academic Career Length

3Years (2024-Present)

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

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30 June 2024 in Cancers
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ISIoanna Myrto Sotiropoulou
Ioanna Myrto Sotiropoulou
Nikolaos Manetas-StavrakakisNikolaos Manetas-Stavrakakis
Nikolaos Manetas-Stavrakakis
Christos KourekChristos Kourek
Christos Kourek
Andrew XanthopoulosAndrew Xanthopoulos
Andrew Xanthopoulos
Dimitrios E. MagouliotisDimitrios E. Magouliotis
Dimitrios E. Magouliotis
Alexandros BriasoulisAlexandros Briasoulis
Alexandros Briasoulis
Background: This meta-analysis and systematic review aim to consolidate evidence on cardiotoxicity prevention and treatment strategies in patients receiving anthracyclines or HER2 receptor inhibitors, vital treatments for breast cancer and hematologic malignancies. By synthesizing existing research, the goal is to provide impactful insights that enhance patient care and outcomes. Methods: Comprehensive research across PubMed, Scopus, EMBASE, and the Cochrane Central Register for Controlled Trials was conducted, selecting clinical trials focusing on cardioprotection in anthracyclines or HER2 inhibitor-treated individuals. Effect sizes were computed using OpenMeta (Analyst), with leave-out meta-analysis to assess potential small study effects. Meta-regression explored treatment duration and sample size effects. Evidence quality for primary outcomes was evaluated using ROB, Robins 2, and Newcastle-Ottawa tools. Results: Twenty -three studies involving a total of 14,652 patients (13,221 adults and 1431 kids) were included in the current systematic review and meta-analysis. The risk of bias and methodological quality of the included studies suggested good and moderate quality. Patients prescribed β-blockers demonstrated a 74% lower likelihood of exhibiting cardiotoxicity symptoms (OR 1.736). Similarly, the use of dexrazoxane was linked to a threefold decrease in cardiac abnormalities risk (OR 2.989), and ACE inhibitor administration showed half the risk compared with the control group (OR 1.956). Conclusions: Through this systematic review and meta-analysis, it was shown that there is a reduction in cardiotoxicity from either anthracyclines or HER2 inhibitors in patients receiving pharmacoprophylaxis.