Incidence of Cardiovascular Complications in Pediatric Patients Treated with Anthracyclines at a Brazilian Cancer Center
Cristina Chaves dos Santos de Guerra,
Geisa Sant'Ana,
Osório Luiz Rangel de Almeida
Abstract:Background: The introduction of anthracyclines in the treatment of children and adolescents with cancer has promoted a significant increase in survival, but also in morbidity and mortality rates due to cardiovascular (CV) complications. Objectives: To determine the cardiovascular profile of pediatric patients treated with anthracyclines at a cancer center in Brazil and the incidence of CV complications. Methods: The following data were collected from the medical records of patients of both sexes, aged younge… Show more
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