Role of Statin Therapy in Prevention of Anthracycline-Induced Cardiotoxicity
Doxorubicin Induced Cardiomyopathy
About this trial
This is an interventional prevention trial for Doxorubicin Induced Cardiomyopathy focused on measuring Anthracyclines, Doxorubuicn, Cardiotoxicity
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Female patients diagnosed with histology proven breast cancer with an indication to primary systemic therapy or adjuvant regimens based on anthracyclines Exclusion Criteria: Patients with impaired LV systolic function (EF below 50%) Patients with severe valvular heart disease Patients previously diagnosed with coronary artery disease Patients with baseline elevated liver enzymes Patients with prior chemotherapy or radiation therapy Pregnant females
Sites / Locations
- Ain Shams University hospitalsRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Placebo Comparator
Study Group
Control Group
Fifty female patients diagnosed with breast cancer receiving Anthracycline based chemotherapy
Fifty female patients diagnosed with breast cancer receiving Anthracycline based chemotherapy