Chloroquine Cardiotoxicity Leading to Cardiogenic Shock

A patient with a history of heart block and longstanding chloroquine use presented in cardiogenic shock refractory to medical therapy and mechanical circulatory support. Autopsy supported antimalarial-induced cardiomyopathy (AMIC). Progression of AMIC may be halted with early recognition and cessati...

Descripción completa

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Alder, Madeleine, Gupta, Richa, Davogustto, Giovanni E., Kapp, Meghan E., Lindenfeld, JoAnn
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Elsevier 2020
Materias:
Mini-Focus Issue: Heart Failure
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8304572/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34317176
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jaccas.2020.09.044
Descripción
Sumario:A patient with a history of heart block and longstanding chloroquine use presented in cardiogenic shock refractory to medical therapy and mechanical circulatory support. Autopsy supported antimalarial-induced cardiomyopathy (AMIC). Progression of AMIC may be halted with early recognition and cessation of antimalarial therapy, highlighting importance of screening and timely diagnosis. (Level of Difficulty: Beginner.)

Ejemplares similares