5-Fluorouracil-induced cardiotoxicity mimicking myocardial infarction: a case report

5-Fluorouracil-induced cardiotoxicity mimicking myocardial infarction: a case report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Severe cardiotoxicity is a documented, but very unusual side-effect of intravenous 5-fluorouracil therapy. The mechanism producing cardiotoxicity is poorly understood.</p> <p>Case presentation</p> <p>A case of...

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Main Authors: Campbell Norman PS, Webb Stephen T, McGlinchey Paul G
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2001-11-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/1/3

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