Capecitabine-Induced Chest Pain Relieved by Diltiazem
Ambrosy AP, Kunz PL, Fisher GA, Witteles RM. Capecitabine-Induced Chest Pain Relieved by Diltiazem. The American Journal Of Cardiology 2012, 110: 1623-1626. PMID: 22939579, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2012.07.026.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdenocarcinomaAgedAntimetabolites, AntineoplasticAnus NeoplasmsCalcium Channel BlockersCapecitabineCarcinoma, Squamous CellChest PainColorectal NeoplasmsCoronary VasospasmDeoxycytidineDiltiazemElectrocardiographyFemaleFluorouracilFollow-Up StudiesHumansMaleMiddle AgedProdrugsSecondary PreventionTreatment OutcomeConceptsChest painAcute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarctionST-segment elevation myocardial infarctionAnal squamous cell carcinomaSignificant coronary artery diseaseDiscontinuation of capecitabineElevation myocardial infarctionCoronary artery diseasePrimary colorectal adenocarcinomaSquamous cell carcinomaIschemia evaluationSecondary prophylaxisTroponin elevationArtery diseaseInitial presentationSustained reliefElectrocardiographic findingsCell carcinomaMyocardial infarctionColorectal adenocarcinomaPainPatientsChemotherapeutic agentsNovel management strategiesCapecitabine