Acute left bundle branch block as a complication of brachytherapy for lung cancer.

Authors :: Vasic N
Stevic R
Pesut D
Jovanovic D
Source :: Respiratory medicine [Respir Med] 2011 Oct; Vol. 105 Suppl 1, pp. S78-80.
Publication Year :: 2011
Abstract: Endoluminal brachytherapy for lung cancer ensures the delivery of a maximal therapeutic radiation dose to the tumor with a minimal effect on normal surrounding tissues. We report on a 62-year-old man, who acutely developed LBBB and heart failure 48 hours after the second course of combined endoluminal and external beam radiation therapy. After administration of angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors, diuretics, and anti-inflammatory drugs, electrocardiographic changes resolved and patient completely recovered. Radiotherapy was reintroduced after ten days.<br /> (Copyright © 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.)

Subjects :: Acute Disease
Adrenergic beta-Antagonists therapeutic use
Bundle-Branch Block drug therapy
Electrocardiography
Heart Failure drug therapy
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Treatment Outcome
Brachytherapy adverse effects
Bundle-Branch Block etiology
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell radiotherapy
Heart Failure etiology
Lung Neoplasms radiotherapy

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