N° 158 – July 2016
Monthly Electronic Newsletter of Sertox (Latin-American Portal of Toxicology) – Year 14

Cardiotoxicity is the occurrence of heart electrophysiology dysfunction or muscle damage. The heart becomes weaker and is not as efficient in pumping and therefore circulating blood. Cardiotoxicity may be caused by chemotherapy treatment, complications from anorexia nervosa, adverse effects of heavy metals intake, or an incorrectly administered drug such as bupivacaine.In this number we offer 3 news about cardiotoxicity, for this reason is the current logo of this number.1)  A new study found unexpected heart risks with the opioid painkillers; 2)  Blood thinners, not aspirin, dramatically cut the risk of stroke, researchers say; 3)  The US FDA wants the food industry to cut back on the salt, to avoid  high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke. There are many other interesting news to read in this number. Until next month. JCP