Chemotherapy-induced cardiomyopathy. (February 2010)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Yusuf, Syed Wamique; Ilias-Khan, Nasreen A; Durand, Jean-Bernard
• Is Part Of: Expert review of cardiovascular therapy. Volume 9:Number 2(2011)
• Page Start: 231
• Page End: 243
• Publication Date: 2010-02
• Subjects: cancer -- cardiomyopathy -- chemotherapy; Cardiovascular agents -- Research -- Periodicals; 616.12061
• DOI: 10.1586/erc.10.188
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1477-9072

Abstract

Improvement in cancer therapy has led to an increasing number of cancer survivors, some of whom may suffer from the cardiotoxic effects of chemotherapy. Cardiomyopathy can occur years after completion of the chemotherapy and it is important to recognize this early, as complete recovery of cardiac function is possible in some cases. In this article we will review chemotherapy-induced cardiomyopathy and discuss its treatment options.