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ArticleCardio-oncology (London, England)2025

Prospective multicenter evaluation of 18F-FDG PET/CT and strain for early cardiotoxicity detection in lymphoma patients.

Mônica de Moraes Chaves Becker, Roberto de Oliveira Buril, Mauro Rogério de Barros Wanderley Júnior, Diego Rafael Freitas Berenguer, Felipe Alves Mourato, Isabela Bispo Santos da Silva Costa, Bruna Morhy Borges Leal Assunção, Ludhmila Abrahão Hajjar, Carlos Alberto Buchpiguel, Simone Cristina Soares Brandão

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Mônica de Moraes Chaves BeckerCardiovascular Department, Hospital das Clínicas - Federal University of Pernambuco, 1235 Avenida Professor Moraes Rego, Recife, Pernambuco, 50670-901, Brazil. monicabecker1@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2809-1990
Roberto de Oliveira BurilCardiovascular Department, Hospital das Clínicas - Federal University of Pernambuco, 1235 Avenida Professor Moraes Rego, Recife, Pernambuco, 50670-901, Brazil.
Mauro Rogério de Barros Wanderley JúniorLahey Hospital and Medical Center, Burlington, USA.
Diego Rafael Freitas BerenguerCardiovascular Department, Hospital das Clínicas - Federal University of Pernambuco, 1235 Avenida Professor Moraes Rego, Recife, Pernambuco, 50670-901, Brazil.
Felipe Alves MouratoCardiovascular Department, Hospital das Clínicas - Federal University of Pernambuco, 1235 Avenida Professor Moraes Rego, Recife, Pernambuco, 50670-901, Brazil.
Isabela Bispo Santos da Silva CostaCancer Institute, University of Sao Paulo Medical School, São Paulo, Brazil.
Bruna Morhy Borges Leal AssunçãoCancer Institute, University of Sao Paulo Medical School, São Paulo, Brazil.
Ludhmila Abrahão HajjarCancer Institute, University of Sao Paulo Medical School, São Paulo, Brazil.
Carlos Alberto BuchpiguelCancer Institute, University of Sao Paulo Medical School, São Paulo, Brazil.
Simone Cristina Soares BrandãoCardiovascular Department, Hospital das Clínicas - Federal University of Pernambuco, 1235 Avenida Professor Moraes Rego, Recife, Pernambuco, 50670-901, Brazil.

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Abstract

backgroundAnthracycline-induced cardiotoxicity (CTX) requires close monitoring in lymphoma patients. Increased myocardial uptake of fluorine-18-fluorodeoxyglucose (18F-FDG) via positron emission tomography combined with computed tomography (PET/CT) may reflect early metabolic alterations and serve as a potential marker for CTX.

objectivesTo evaluate changes in cardiac metabolism, myocardial strain, and troponin levels during anthracycline-based chemotherapy.

methodsThis prospective multicenter study included 55 adult lymphoma patients receiving anthracycline therapy. Echocardiography, high-sensitivity troponin, and cardiac 18F-FDG PET/CT were performed at baseline, mid-therapy, and posttreatment. CTX was defined as a ≥ 15% reduction in global longitudinal strain (GLS) from baseline.

resultsThe mean age was 42 ± 16.7 years; 60% were female. Subclinical CTX occurred in 34% of patients, with a GLS decline observed after 3 months of follow-up, despite preserved left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF). CTX was associated with older age, hypertension, diabetes, and dyslipidemia. Troponin levels were elevated in 33% but did not differ between the CTX and non-CTX groups. Myocardial 18F-FDG uptake increased in 49.1% of patients (≥ 30% standardized uptake value increase), without correlation with GLS or LVEF changes.

conclusionsGLS can detect early myocardial changes in lymphoma patients treated with anthracyclines, whereas increased 18F-FDG uptake on PET/CT did not correlate with ventricular dysfunction. The clinical significance of myocardial metabolic upregulation requires further investigation.

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AnthracyclineCardiotoxicityChemotherapyEchocardiographyGlobal longitudinal strainLymphomaTroponin

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