Angina and myocardial infarction with use of leuprolide acetate.
Use of leuprolide acetate (Lupron) has been associated with angina in men, but there have been no previous reports of angina or myocardial infarction associated with its use in women. The first case of angina and myocardial infarction occurring in a woman undergoing treatment with leuprolide acetate depot is reported.
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Gwinnett Hospital System, Lawrenceville, Georgia.
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D000328:Adult; D000787:Angina Pectoris / Q000139:chemically induced; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007889:Leiomyoma / Q000188:drug therapy*; D016729:Leuprolide / Q000009:adverse effects*; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000139:chemically induced*; D014594:Uterine Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy*
D016729:Leuprolide