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5-Fuorouracil cardiotoxicity.

F Villani, A Guindani, A Pagnoni

    Tumori
    |August 31, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary
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    5-fluorouracil can cause rare but serious heart problems, including myocardial infarction. Promptly stopping 5-fluorouracil treatment upon experiencing chest pain is recommended, even with a normal electrocardiogram (ECG), to prevent potential heart damage.

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    Area of Science:

    • Oncology
    • Cardiology
    • Pharmacology

    Background:

    • 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) is a widely used chemotherapy agent.
    • Cardiotoxicity is a known, albeit rare, adverse effect of 5-FU treatment.
    • Reported cardiac complications range from angina to myocardial infarction.