Google Scholar | Citations: 16429| h-index: 32 | i10-index: 482
Patient in treatment of mammary neoplasia without her-2 hyperexperssion, evolving with cardiotoxicity, symptom left ventricular dysfunction
PDF (Portuguese (Brazil))

Keywords

Cardiac insufficiency
Oncology
Cardiology

How to Cite

Patient in treatment of mammary neoplasia without her-2 hyperexperssion, evolving with cardiotoxicity, symptom left ventricular dysfunction. (2019). Electronic Journal Collection Health, 20, e612. https://doi.org/10.25248/reas.e612.2019

Copyright © | All rights reserved.

The journal holds the exclusive copyright for the publication of this article under the terms of Brazilian law 9610/98.

Partial reproduction
The use of parts of the texts, figures and questionnaire of the article is free, being mandatory the citation of the authors and journal.

Total reproduction
It is expressly prohibited and must be authorized by the journal.

Abstract

Objective: To describe the case of a patient with breast neoplasia, attended at a private hospital, a reference in oncology, in the city of Belém-Pa, who developed cardiotoxicity, symptomatic heart failure and NYHA functional class IV during specific treatment. Method: Cross-sectional, descriptive work, of the Case Report type, obtained through medical records. Case detail: Female, 45 years old, brown, native of Belém-Pa, without previous heart disease. Diagnosed with invasive mammary carcinoma, submitted to neuromuscular chemotherapy (QT) for 4 cycles - Adriamycin and Cyclophosphamide and subsequently Paclitaxel for 4 cycles. HER-2 score 1, hormone receptor positive and KI The patient had a good clinical evolution, reaching functional class I and reversion of left ventricular dysfunction (LVEF 56%), after 6 months of specific treatment, which was maintained for an indefinite period, due to the type I cardiotoxicity. Conclusion: The development of specific protocols in the various institutions of our region, whether public or private, are fundamental for the proper management of patients. cardiology and oncology contributes to the better evolution of patients, with the main objectives being the adoption of strategies of prevent.

PDF (Portuguese (Brazil))