BACKGROUND This manuscript describes the first known cases of sick sinus syndrome(SSS)associated with the use of anlotinib in non-small cell lung cancer patients,highlighting the need for increased vigilance and cardi...BACKGROUND This manuscript describes the first known cases of sick sinus syndrome(SSS)associated with the use of anlotinib in non-small cell lung cancer patients,highlighting the need for increased vigilance and cardiac monitoring.CASE SUMMARY Two patients with non-small cell lung cancer developed SSS after 15 months and 5 months of anlotinib treatment,respectively,presenting with syncope and palpit-ations.Electrocardiogram confirmed SSS,and different treatment approaches were taken for each patient.One patient received a dual-chamber permanent pacemaker,while the other discontinued the medication and experienced symptom resolution.CONCLUSION Anlotinib can induce SSS,suggesting that cardiac monitoring is crucial during anlotinib treatment.Individualized management strategies are necessary for affected individuals.展开更多
文摘BACKGROUND This manuscript describes the first known cases of sick sinus syndrome(SSS)associated with the use of anlotinib in non-small cell lung cancer patients,highlighting the need for increased vigilance and cardiac monitoring.CASE SUMMARY Two patients with non-small cell lung cancer developed SSS after 15 months and 5 months of anlotinib treatment,respectively,presenting with syncope and palpit-ations.Electrocardiogram confirmed SSS,and different treatment approaches were taken for each patient.One patient received a dual-chamber permanent pacemaker,while the other discontinued the medication and experienced symptom resolution.CONCLUSION Anlotinib can induce SSS,suggesting that cardiac monitoring is crucial during anlotinib treatment.Individualized management strategies are necessary for affected individuals.
