Defining Inflammatory Biomarkers of Cardiovascular Disease in Patients With Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Why Is This Research Study Being Conducted? * The study wants to find out why people with a type of blood cancer called myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) are more likely to have heart problems like heart disease and stroke. * Researchers also want to see if certain proteins related to inflammation in the body can help predict these heart issues in MDS patients. * By understanding this better, researchers hope to find new ways to detect and manage heart disease risks in people with MDS
• Age ≥18 years
• Histologically confirmed diagnosis of MDS by bone marrow biopsy morphology, using the 2022 World Health Organization (WHO) classification for myeloid neoplasms
• Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status ≤3
• Expected survival of at least 6 months
• Ability to provide consent