Key result
Fluorouracil infusion can induce severe but reversible Takotsubo syndrome, highlighting a significant cardiotoxic effect that clinicians should recognize.
Population
1 patient with metastatic gastric cancer and no history of cardiovascular disorder, plus a review of 10…
Design
Case_report
Authors
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May prompt closer cardiac monitoring during fluorouracil chemotherapy; extends limited case evidence but requires confirmation in prospective studies.
Case Report (n=11)
Fluorouracil infusion can induce Takotsubo syndrome, a potentially reversible but severe cardiotoxic adverse reaction.
Öztürk et al. (2012) conducted a case report in Takotsubo syndrome (n=11). Fluorouracil was evaluated on Development of Takotsubo syndrome. Fluorouracil infusion can induce severe but reversible Takotsubo syndrome, highlighting a significant cardiotoxic effect that clinicians should recognize.
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