Coronary Vasospasm Secondary to 5-Fluorouracil and Its Management: Case Report

Coronary Vasospasm Secondary to 5-Fluorouracil and Its Management: Case Report

Although rare, 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) may lead to cardiotoxicity that presents with angina, elevated cardiac enzymes and electrocardiogram (ECG) changes. Coronary vasospasm related to 5-FU is a rare clinical entity in oncological practice and may be seen during both bolus and protracted infusional ad...

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Main Authors: Mustafa Yildirim, Cem Parlak, Cem Sezer, Ramazan Eryilmaz, Cetin Kaya, Mustafa Yildiz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AVES 2011-04-01
Series:Eurasian Journal of Medicine
Subjects:
5-fluorouracil
Coronary vasospasm
Diltiazem
Online Access:http://www.eajm.org/text.php3?id=385

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