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What cardioprotective agent has ben shown to protect the heart from cardiac toxicity while not compromising the treatment effect?
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Zinecard
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What are some risk factors for developing cardiomyopthy?
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Chemotherapy risk factors:
1. Cumulative doses of anthracyclines 2. Single agents (CTX) Non-chemotherapy risk factors: 1. Radiation therapy to mediastinum 2. Surgery for removal of a tumor in the chest wall or thorax 3. Use of glucocorticoids (can cause HTN) |
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What is pulmonary fibrosis?
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The formation of fibrous scar tissue in the lungs as a consequence of inflammation, injury or both.
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What are some chemotherapeutic agents known to cause pulmonary fibrosis?
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busulfan, methotrexate, melphalan, bleomycin
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