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Mortality was higher in the cardiotoxicity group (49% vs 37%, <jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\u2009&lt;\u20090.01). History of coronary artery disease, leukaemia, idarubicin use and high cumulative anthracycline dose were predictors of cardiotoxicity.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title><jats:p>Cardiotoxicity after anthracycline use predictably occurs within the first year of therapy and is dose\u2010related, with variable degrees of recovery. 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