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Chemotherapy-induced Vascular Toxicity - Real-time In vivo Imaging of Vessel Impairment
Published on: January 7, 2015
[Early myocardial infarction associated with chemotherapy for testicular cancer]
P Bernard1, G Cellarier, S Crémades
1Service de médecine interne oncologie, hôpital d'instruction des armées Sainte-Anne, boulevard Sainte-Anne, 83800 Toulon Naval. philippe.bernard4@wanadoo.fr
Introduction:
In long-term survivors of testicular cancer, a greater risk of developing cardiovascular disease is reported. On the other hand, acute vascular event during chemotherapy is uncommon.
Case Report:
We report on a case of acute myocardial infarction in a young man receiving chemotherapy (BEP) for testicular cancer.
Discussion:
We suggest a causal association between chemotherapy and early myocardial infarction. The physiopathological mechanisms are discussed here.
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