Tag: cardiomyopathy

Cardiomyopathy: Heart muscle damage that can result in cardiac dysfunction and congestive heart failure. Chemotherapy drugs known to induce cardiomyopathy include anthracyclines such as Adriamycin and epirubicin, as well as 5-fluorouracil, and cisplatin.

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09/26/17
Black cumin enhances Adriamycin toxicity and reduces cardiomyopathy
08/09/16
Quercetin could interfere with Adriamycin treatment
05/30/12
Fish oil might promote Adriamycin-induced heart damage
03/08/12
Heart drug digoxin (digitalis) increases risk of breast cancer
02/15/12
Grapes might help protect against Adriamycin-induced heart damage
12/01/11
Herceptin + anthracycline chemo increases risk of cardiomyopathy

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