Repetitive Dobutamine Stress Echocardiography for the Prediction of Anthracycline Cardiotoxicity

Abstract

WMSI measured by 2D echocardiography parallels radionuclide EF at follow-up. Assessment of contractile reserve has no incremental value for the early detection of cardiotoxicity. A baseline abnormal E/A ratio is an independent predictor of anthracycline cardiotoxicity.