Etoposide-related myocardial infarction

Clin Oncol (R Coll Radiol). 1995;7(2):135. doi: 10.1016/s0936-6555(05)80819-2.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Etoposide / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Myocardial Infarction / chemically induced*
  • Seminoma / drug therapy
  • Teratoma / drug therapy
  • Testicular Neoplasms / drug therapy

Substances

  • Etoposide