Table 2.
Prevalence of risk factors for anthracycline-related left ventricular dysfunction in the general older adult population
| Comorbidity | Age, y | Prevalence in the general older adult population, % |
|---|---|---|
| Arterial hypertension122 | >60 | 60-70 |
| Chronic heart failure*123-125 | 60-70 | ∼4-8 |
| 70-79 | 9-12 | |
| 80+ | >15 | |
| Coronary artery disease126 | >60 | 15-36 |
| Peripheral artery disease127 | 60-70 | 7.1 |
| 71-80 | 13 | |
| 80+ | >22 | |
| Chronic renal insufficiency†128,129 | 60-69 | ∼9-13 |
| 70+ | 11-46 |
*
Including asymptomatic left ventricular ejection fraction decline, excluding those with preserved ejection fraction
†
Glomerular filtration rate <60 mL/min/1.73 m2.