FOLFOX Induced Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy Treated with Impella Assist Device

Chemotherapy induced cardiotoxicity is becoming increasingly prevalent with several new agents being used recently. The incidence of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy due to 5-fluorouracil based chemotherapeutic regimens like FOLFOX is not uncommon. It is also seen with platinum based chemotherapy. Most of t...

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Main Authors: Swethika Sundaravel, Abdulah Alrifai, Mohamad Kabach, Waqas Ghumman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2017-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Cardiology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/8507096