Statin-Induced Necrotizing Autoimmune Myopathy

Statin-induced necrotizing autoimmune myopathy (SINAM) is an exceptionally rare yet devastating complication of statin therapy that can occur at any time after initiation. It should be considered in patients who develop proximal muscle weakness and marked elevated creatine phosphokinase while taking...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Gawey, Brent, Tannu, Manasi, Rim, Jeeyon, Sperling, Laurence, Henry, Tracey L.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Elsevier 2020
Materias:
Case Report
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8311592/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34317259
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jaccas.2019.12.019
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Sumario:Statin-induced necrotizing autoimmune myopathy (SINAM) is an exceptionally rare yet devastating complication of statin therapy that can occur at any time after initiation. It should be considered in patients who develop proximal muscle weakness and marked elevated creatine phosphokinase while taking statin therapy. (Level of Difficulty: Beginner.)

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