Protective Effects of IRFI-016, a New Antioxidant Agent, in Myocardial Damage, following Coronary Artery Occlusion and Reperfusion in the Rat

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5110 Background: Tyrosine-kinase inhibitors (TKI) of the VEGF and PDGF-receptor have significant clinical activity in patients with renal cell carcinoma (RCC). These agents target the VHL-hypoxia-inducible gene pathway and lead to inhibition of hypoxia- inducible factor (HIF)-induced gene products. Physiologically, HIF-1 related gene products are important mediators of myocardial response to ischemia, myocardial remodeling, peri-infarct vascularisation and vascular permeability. The aim of this prospective observational study was to investigate clinical and biochemical signs of myocardial damage in patients undergoing TKI-treatment for RCC. Methods: 73 consecutive patients (median age 65, range 44–68) intended for TKI treatment were analyzed for medical history of coronary artery disease (CAD) and risk-factors. Measurements of biochemical markers of cardiac damage (creatine kinase MB -CK-MB- and cardiac troponin T -cTNT-) and electrocardiogram (ECG) were performed before treatment. In patients developing cardiac symptoms during TKI treatment and/or at occurrence of CK-MB or TNT elevations, changes in ECG were analyzed and patients underwent echocardiography. Results: All patients had normal CK-MB and TNT levels at baseline. 17 patients (23%) developed (week 2–32 of treatment) significant CK-MB elevation, (TNT n=5), with clinical symptoms in 7 patients. No patient had uncontrolled hypertension. Detailed ECG’s comparison before and during treatment revealed significant changes in 10 out of 17 patients, such as ST-segment depression or elevation, T-wave changes and symptomatic AV-conduction disturbance, requiring pacemaker-implantation. 3 patients underwent coronary angiography with one patient showing acute coronary artery occlusion and myocardial infarction. 6 out of 17 patients had abnormal findings on echocardiography, such as reduced left ventricular function Conclusions: TKI-induced HIF-inhibition may be associated with severe myocardial damage. The underlying mechanism may not necessarily be caused by overt coronary artery occlusion. ECG-changes and biochemical markers are the most important indicators in the preclinical stage. Therefore, careful cardiac monitoring during TKI-treatment is strongly recommended. No significant financial relationships to disclose.


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