Early myocardial infarction associated with chemotherapy for testicular cancer

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. We report on a case of acute myocardial infarction in a young man receiving chemotherapy (BEP) for testicular cancer....

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Published in:La revue de medecine interne 2006-06, Vol.27 (6), p.497
Main Authors: Bernard, P, Cellarier, G, Crémades, S, Gisserot, O, De Jauréguiberry, J-P
Format: Article
Language:fre
Subjects:
Adult
Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols - administration & dosage
Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols - adverse effects
Bleomycin - administration & dosage
Cisplatin - administration & dosage
Echocardiography
Electrocardiography
Etoposide - administration & dosage
Humans
Male
Myocardial Infarction - chemically induced
Myocardial Infarction - diagnosis
Myocardial Infarction - physiopathology
Testicular Neoplasms - drug therapy
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Summary: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. We report on a case of acute myocardial infarction in a young man receiving chemotherapy (BEP) for testicular cancer. We suggest a causal association between chemotherapy and early myocardial infarction. The physiopathological mechanisms are discussed here.
ISSN:0248-8663
DOI:10.1016/j.revmed.2006.01.009