Pre-Anthracycline Echo — RACP Adult Medicine MCQ

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EasyHaematologyPre-Anthracycline EchoRACP Adult Medicine

A 65-year-old man with DLBCL is assessed for R-CHOP. What cardiac investigation is essential before doxorubicin?

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Correct answer: C — Baseline echocardiography (LVEF assessment)

Baseline LVEF assessment is mandatory before anthracycline therapy. If LVEF <50%, risks and benefits must be weighed.

Reference: eTG – 2025 – Haematology; ESC – 2022 – Cardio-Oncology