Cisplatin-Gemcitabine Related Cardiomyopathy in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer NSCLC Patient: A Case Study
Journal Title: Journal of Case Reports and Studies - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 4
Abstract
Gemcitabine is a pyrimidine analog and cisplatin is a platinum agent, they are usually combined to form a chemotherapeutic doublet used to treat different types of oncological cancers, including non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Although these agents are not known to cause such events, few cases related to possible cardiotoxicity side effects have been reported ; including angina, chronic heart failure, arrhythmias, and cardiac ischemia. A 52-year-old African male presented with Stage IV lung adenocarcinoma metastatic to the bone, pleura and lymph node, EGFR wild type. Patient has a history of hypertension, diabetes, and atrial fibrillation and on rate control medications. He was treated initially with cisplatin-gemcitabine, after which he developed cardiomyopathy. This was proven by a two-dimensional echocardiography with an ejection fraction dropping from 65% to 35%. In our perspective, cardiomyopathy could be related to cisplatin-gemcitabine, which is a rare but potential risk factor for developing cardiomyopathy especially if the patient has pre-existing comorbidities that may potentiate toxicity. An instant discontinuation with close monitoring is needed. Furthermore, we suggest considering other options of chemotherapy for patients if they develop cardiac adverse events.
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Dawoud RA
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