Irreversible Cabozantinib-induced left ventricular systolic dysfunction, a potentially novel observation

J Chemother. 2023 Feb;35(1):72-74. doi: 10.1080/1120009X.2022.2033567. Epub 2022 Feb 14.

Abstract

The case report describes the presentation of incident heart failure with reduced ejection fraction, following Cabozantinib chemotherapy. In contrast to previous cases, despite maximal medical therapy for this gentleman it became irreversible and contributed to his death. Hence the case illustrates the potential cardiotoxicity of Cabozantinib and reinforces the need for co-ordinated multi-disciplinary team care for such patients. Within existing cardio-oncology infrastructure, it may mean that such patients require enhanced echocardiographic surveillance.

Keywords: Heart failure; cabozantinib; cardiomyopathy; chemotherapy; renal cancer; tyrosine kinase inhibitors.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anilides / adverse effects
  • Heart Failure* / chemically induced
  • Heart Failure* / drug therapy
  • Humans
  • Neoplasms* / drug therapy
  • Ventricular Dysfunction, Left* / chemically induced

Substances

  • cabozantinib
  • Anilides