The levels of pro-brain natriuretic peptide and IFN-γ were markedly elevated, whereas the levels of left ventricular ejection fraction and IL-4 were significantly reduced in PPCM patients compared to controls.
Other important chemotherapy-related cardiac toxicities discussed include fluorouracil-induced angina and arrhythmias, interleukin-4 induced-cardiomyopathy, and cardiotoxicity associated with autologous bone marrow transplantation procedures.