ICI Myocarditis

Guest: Joerg Herrmann, M.D.
Hosts: Sharonne Hayes, M.D.

At the end of this recording, the listener will have an understanding of the use of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) and their cardiovascular side effects, which include myocarditis, heart failure, and acute coronary events. Challenges in diagnosis and treatment of these cardiovascular events will be discussed.

Topics Discussed:
• What are immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) and for which diseases are they used?
• What are the most common side effects of ICIs to be aware of, especially cardiovascular side • • • effects for our audience?
• How do you diagnose ICI myocarditis? What are the caveats?
• How do you treat ICI myocarditis? Can you resume ICI therapy once resolved?
• What about other CV side effects with ICI therapy? Easy to recognize, easy to manage?