Abstract
The occurrence of a myocardial infarction is reported after chemotherapy containing etoposide, in a man with no risk factors for coronary heart disease. Possible causal mechanisms are discussed.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Etoposide / adverse effects*
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Humans
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Male
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Myocardial Infarction / chemically induced*
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Seminoma / drug therapy
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Teratoma / drug therapy
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Testicular Neoplasms / drug therapy