Abstract
A 41-year-old woman who was undergoing oral chemotherapy with capecitabine for metastatic breast cancer presented with recurrent episodes of chest pain associated with electrocardiographic signs of diffuse ST segment elevation. After spontaneous pain relief, the electrocardiogram showed ischemic evolution in the anterior precordial leads. Coronary and ventricular angiography, performed 24 h later, showed normal coronary arteries and normal left ventricular function. After therapy with capecitabine was discontinued, the patient did not experience further episodes of chest pain. After a nine-month follow-up, she remains alive, with a good performance status and without clinical evidence of persistent ischemia.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 251-253 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Canadian Journal of Cardiology |
Volume | 22 |
Issue number | 3 |
Publication status | Published - Mar 1 2006 |
Keywords
- Acute coronary syndrome
- Capecitabine
- Oral chemotherapy
- ST segment elevation
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine