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Nivolumab

An anti–PD-1 monoclonal antibody formerly known as BMS-936558 (PMID 23714523). Approximate rate of pneumonitis is 3%, with 1% being severe (Grade 3/4). Incidence of pneumonitis is higher in those patients on concomitant nivolumab plus ipilimumab or other ICPI combo therapy (PMID 25891304)

II - Myocardial dysfunction - Heart failure

III - Myocardial ischemia - Coronary artery disease

IV - Heart block (bundle branch-, AV-block)

V - Myocarditis

VII - Cardiotoxicity

X - Pulmonary edema

XII - Pericardial involvement

XXII - Acute respiratory/cardiorespiratory failure

XXVIII - Large airway involvement

XXIX - Small airway involvement

XXXII - Esophageal pathology

XXXVI - Autoimmune syndromes - Systemic reactions or conditions