Research Article

Colchicine Ameliorates 5-Fluorouracil-Induced Cardiotoxicity in Rats

Table 2

Effect of COL on 5-FU-induced changes in ECG findings.

GroupsST-elevation (mV)QTc duration (ms)QRS duration (ms)RR interval (ms)HR (bpm)

Control
5-FUb,cb,d
COL
COL+5-FUa,eb,c,f

a,bStatistically significant differences between the control and other groups (a, b). c,dStatistically significant differences between the COL and other groups (c, d). kStatistically significant differences between the 5-FU and other groups (e, f). Values are expressed as ; for each treatment group. HR = heart rate; bpm = beat per minute; SD =standard deviation.