Late effects of anthracycline therapy in childhood in relation to the function of the heart at rest and under physical stress |
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Authors: | D Lang F Hilger J Binswanger G Andelfinger W Hartmann |
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Institution: | 1. Section of Paediatric Cardiology, University Children's Hospital, Pritwitzstrasse 43, D-89075, Ulm, Germany 2. University Children's Hospital, Ulm, Germany 3. Department of Haematology, University Children's Hospital, Ulm, Germany
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Abstract: | Conclusion Chemotherapy with anthracyclines even in low dosages, results in myocardial damage, which does not however, effect physical capacity over a long penod but which is revealed by reduced left ventricular wall thickness and myocardial mass. Functional effects include insufficient increase of SF, VCF and stroke volume during physical exercise. |
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