SummaryThe death under general anaesthesia of a child with Adriamycin cardiomyopathy is reported. The acute, subacute and chronic cardiotoxic effects of Adriamycin are discussed and the risk factors for chronic Adriarnycin cardiomyopathy presented, with particular reference to cumulative dosage of Adriamycin. The insidious onset of impairment of cardiac function is stressed and suggestion3 for anaesthetic management outlined
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