Prophylactic Agents for Preventing Cardiotoxicity Induced Following Anticancer Agents: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Clinical Trials.

Background: Anthracyclines can improve survival in many types of malignancies, but dose-dependent and irreversible results following the use of anthracyclines have been associated with cardiomyopathy. This meta-analysis aimed to compare the effects of prophylactic agents for preventing cardiotoxicity induced following anticancer agents.

Methods: In this meta-analysis, Scopus, Web of Science, and PubMed were surfed for articles published by December 30, 2020.