Statin-Induced Triad of Autoimmune Myocarditis, Myositis, and Transaminitis

Despite well-established cardiovascular benefits, statins have been associated with myopathic side effects ranging from myalgias to rhabdomyolysis and autoimmune necrotizing myositis. Statins have not been previously shown to cause myocarditis. Our case highlights this rare entity.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Ajmal, Muhammad, Singh, Amitoj, Kubba, Saad, Hershman, Michelle, Acharya, Tushar
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Hindawi 2021
Materias:
Case Report
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8052178/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33898067
http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/6660362
Descripción
Sumario:Despite well-established cardiovascular benefits, statins have been associated with myopathic side effects ranging from myalgias to rhabdomyolysis and autoimmune necrotizing myositis. Statins have not been previously shown to cause myocarditis. Our case highlights this rare entity.

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