Left ventricular assist device as destination therapy in doxorubicin-induced cardiomyopathy

Ann Thorac Surg. 2005 Aug;80(2):717-9. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2004.02.036.

Abstract

Doxorubicin-induced cardiomyopathy is not uncommon and may progress to end-stage heart failure. Treatment of this condition with heart transplantation, however, requires that the primary malignancy be deemed "cured." We present the case of a 55- year-old woman who had doxorubicin-induced cardiomyopathy and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. The active status of her lymphoma precluded heart transplantation. She had end-stage heart failure and underwent the insertion of a left ventricular assist device as a destination therapy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Antibiotics, Antineoplastic / adverse effects*
  • Cardiomyopathies / chemically induced*
  • Cardiomyopathies / surgery
  • Doxorubicin / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Heart Failure / chemically induced
  • Heart Failure / surgery*
  • Heart-Assist Devices*
  • Humans
  • Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin / drug therapy
  • Middle Aged

Substances

  • Antibiotics, Antineoplastic
  • Doxorubicin