Coronary artery spasm induced by 5-fluorouracil

We report a case of coronary artery spasm induced by 5-fluorouracil. The symptoms occurred during continuous intravenous infusion of the drug, and a coronary spasm was visualized at angiography.

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Veröffentlicht in:	European heart journal 1991-03, Vol.12 (3), p.468-470
Hauptverfasser:	LUWAERT, R. J, DESCAMPS, O, MAJOIS, F, CHAUDRON, J. M, BEAUDUIN, M
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Aged Biological and medical sciences Coronary Angiography Coronary Vasospasm - chemically induced Coronary Vasospasm - diagnostic imaging Drug toxicity and drugs side effects treatment Fluorouracil - adverse effects Humans Male Medical sciences Pharmacology. Drug treatments Toxicity: cardiovascular system
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Zusammenfassung:	We report a case of coronary artery spasm induced by 5-fluorouracil. The symptoms occurred during continuous intravenous infusion of the drug, and a coronary spasm was visualized at angiography.
ISSN:	0195-668X 1522-9645
DOI:	10.1093/oxfordjournals.eurheartj.a059919