Heart risk from breast cancer therapy: can MRI predict damage?

NCT ID NCT04790266

First seen Nov 18, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study looked at 150 breast cancer patients to see if MRI scans could detect early signs of heart damage caused by radiation and certain chemotherapy drugs. The goal was to predict which patients might develop heart problems within a year after treatment. Researchers measured heart swelling and function using MRI and ultrasound to improve early detection.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Oncology Institute of Italian Switzerland

    Bellinzona, Canton Ticino, 6500, Switzerland

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