Abstract
Anthracycline-induced cardiomyopathy is a major problem in the long-term follow-up of patients with childhood malignancies. Several pathomechanisms have to be discussed and a multifactorial genesis is most likely. Echocardiography is an important tool in diagnosing failing myocardium, whereas stress testing has the highest sensitivity. Several therapeutic options are recommended and early treatment of subclinical forms has a positive influence on the long-term prognosis.
| Translated title of the contribution | Anthracycline-induced cardiomyopathy in childhood. Pathogenesis, diagnostics and therapy |
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| Original language | German |
| Pages (from-to) | 129-134 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Monatsschrift fur Kinderheilkunde |
| Volume | 160 |
| Issue number | 2 |
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| State | Published - Feb 2012 |