Comparison of Cardiotoxicity Induced by Selective Estrogen REceptor Modulators and aNti-Aromatase

Cardiotoxicity of Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators and Aromatase Inhibitors in the European Pharmacovigilance Database

Selective estrogen receptor modulators and aromatase inhibitors for the treatment of breast cancer seems to have an impact on the cardio-vascular system. This study investigates reports of cardiovascular toxicities for treatment including Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) classification: L02 in the European pharmacovigilance database, Eudravigilance.

Hormone replacement therapies and contraceptive pills are responsible of a wide range of cardio-vascular side effects, particularly thrombo-embolic disorders and ischemic heart disease. The difference of incidence and type of cardio-vascular events between men and women are strongly related to sex hormones. This study investigates the main characteristics of patients affected by cardiovascular side effects (of which ventricular arrhythmia's, QT prolongation and Torsade de Pointe) imputed to drugs classified as L02 according to ATC.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Case reported in the Eudravigilance from 01/2002 to 08/2017
• Adverse event reported were including the MedDRA terms: SOC Cardiac Affections and the HLT Death and Sudden Death

Exclusion Criteria:

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