[Early myocardial infarction associated with chemotherapy for testicular cancer].
BACKGROUND
In long-term survivors of testicular cancer, a greater risk of developing cardiovascular disease is reported. On the other hand, acute vascular event during chemotherapy is uncommon.


METHODS
We report on a case of acute myocardial infarction in a young man receiving chemotherapy (BEP) for testicular cancer.


CONCLUSIONS
We suggest a causal association between chemotherapy and early myocardial infarction. The physiopathological mechanisms are discussed here.
Bernard
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Service de médecine interne oncologie, hôpital d'instruction des armées Sainte-Anne, boulevard Sainte-Anne, 83800 Toulon Naval. philippe.bernard4@wanadoo.fr
Cellarier
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Crémades
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Gisserot
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De Jauréguiberry
J-P
JP
D000328:Adult; D000971:Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001761:Bleomycin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D002945:Cisplatin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004452:Echocardiography; D004562:Electrocardiography; D005047:Etoposide / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology; D013736:Testicular Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy*
D001761:Bleomycin; D005047:Etoposide; D002945:Cisplatin