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Case Report
Coronary Vasospasm Secondary to 5-Fluorouracil and Its Management: Case Report
1 Department of Medical Oncology, Antalya Education and Research Hospital, Antalya, Turkey  
2 Department of Radiation Oncology, Antalya Education and Research Hospital, Antalya, Turkey  
3 Department of Pathology, Antalya Education and Research Hospital, Antalya, Turkey  
4 Department of Surgery, Antalya Education and Research Hospital, Antalya, Turkey  
EAJM 2011; 43: 544-56
DOI: 10.5152/eajm.2011.11
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Key Words: 5-fluorouracil, Coronary vasospasm, Diltiazem
Abstract

 

Although rare, 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) may lead to cardiotoxicity that presents with angina, elevated cardiac enzymes and electrocardiogram (ECG) changes. Coronary vasospasm related to 5-FU is a rare clinical entity in oncological practice and may be seen during both bolus and protracted infusional administration. This toxicity is generally reversible and responds well to conventional anti-angina treatment following discontinuation of infusion. We propose that parenteral diltiazem is an effective and safe approach for the treatment of coronary vasospasm secondary to 5-FU infusion. We present clinical findings and management of a case in which coronary vasospasm occurred during the infusion of the 5-FU component of FOLFIRI-bevacizumab chemotherapy (CT) regimen given for treatment of metastatic rectal cancer. 

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