Tyrosine kinase inhibitor associated vascular toxicity in chronic myeloid leukemia

Oren Pasvolsky, Avi Leader, Zaza Iakobishvili, Yishay Wasserstrum, Ran Kornowski, Pia Raanani

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Abstract

Tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) have revolutionized the management and outcomes of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) patients. Improved disease control and prolonged life expectancy now mandate focus on improving TKIs’ safety profile. Recently, vascular adverse events (VAEs) have emerged as a serious consequence of some of the newer TKIs. In this review, we describe the clinical spectrum of TKI-associated VAE, and examine the unique vascular safety profile of the main TKIs currently used in the treatment of CML: imatinib, nilotinib, dasatinib, bosutinib and ponatinib. The issue of TKI-related platelet dysfunction is discussed as well. We describe the contemporary research findings regarding the possible pathogenesis of the VAE. Finally, the different aspects of TKI-associated VAE management are addressed, including prevention methods, monitoring strategies and treatment options.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article number5
JournalCardio-Oncology
Volume1
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 2015
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Chronic myeloid leukemia
  • Nilotinib
  • Platelets
  • Ponatinib
  • Tyrosine kinase inhibitor
  • Vascular adverse events

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Oncology

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