Fluorouracil induces myocardial ischemia with increases of plasma brain natriuretic peptide and lactic acid but without dysfunction of left ventricle

Søren Astrup Jensen, Philip Hasbak, Jann Mortensen, Jens Benn Sørensen

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Abstract

Fluorouracil (FU) is a cornerstone of colorectal cancer treatment; however, it has clinical and subclinical influence on the heart. This study aimed to clarify the pathophysiology, risk factors, and long-term effects of FU cardiotoxicity.
Original languageEnglish
JournalJournal of Clinical Oncology
Volume28
Issue number36
Pages (from-to)5280-6
Number of pages7
ISSN0732-183X
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 20 Dec 2010

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