Becker Richard C
Cardiovascular-Oncology Program, University of Cincinnati Cancer Center, Cincinnati, OH, 45267, USA.
J Thromb Thrombolysis. 2025 Jul 17. doi: 10.1007/s11239-025-03146-7.
Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) are pivotal in cancer therapy, particularly but not solely for metastatic and advanced lung cancer. These monoclonal antibodies, targeting programmed cell death (PD)-1, ligand PD-L1, and cytotoxic T-lymphocyte antigen (CTLA)-4, enhance immune responses against tumors but can also trigger immune-related adverse events, including cardiotoxicity and vascular toxicity. Cardiotoxic effects, such as myocarditis, pericarditis, atrial arrhythmias, thrombosis, and vasculitis are significant concerns, particularly myocarditis that can be fatal. ICIs like pembrolizumab, nivolumab, and atezolizumab are widely used, with combination immunotherapy showing improved survival but higher myocarditis risk. Effective management of ICI-induced cardiovascular toxicity involves regular monitoring for physical findings, cardiac, inflammatory, and autoimmune biomarkers, electrocardiograms, CT angiograms, echocardiograms, and cardiac MRI as needed. Emergent treatment for ICI myocarditis and vasculitis includes immediate discontinuation of ICIs, high-dose corticosteroids, and supportive care. In severe or steroid-refractory cases, additional immunosuppressive therapies should be considered.
免疫检查点抑制剂(ICI)在癌症治疗中起着关键作用,特别是但不限于转移性和晚期肺癌。这些单克隆抗体靶向程序性细胞死亡(PD)-1、配体PD-L1和细胞毒性T淋巴细胞抗原(CTLA)-4,可增强针对肿瘤的免疫反应,但也可能引发免疫相关不良事件,包括心脏毒性和血管毒性。心脏毒性作用,如心肌炎、心包炎、房性心律失常、血栓形成和血管炎是重大问题,尤其是可能致命的心肌炎。派姆单抗、纳武单抗和阿替利珠单抗等ICI被广泛使用,联合免疫疗法显示生存率提高,但心肌炎风险更高。有效管理ICI诱导的心血管毒性需要定期监测身体检查结果、心脏、炎症和自身免疫生物标志物,必要时进行心电图、CT血管造影、超声心动图和心脏MRI检查。ICI心肌炎和血管炎的紧急治疗包括立即停用ICI、大剂量皮质类固醇和支持性护理。在严重或类固醇难治性病例中,应考虑额外的免疫抑制疗法。