Amiodarone Induced Multiorgan Toxicity in a Patient of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy With Atrial Fibrillation
Journal of the Korean Geriatrics Society
; : 223-227, 2013.
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em Coreano
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| ID: wpr-170471
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ABSTRACT
Amiodarone is an antiarrhythmic drug known to have adverse effects on multiple organs. Most studies have reported the side effects of the drug, which may result from rapid administrations or from long-term, high dosage administrations. However, toxicity issues have also been reported from patients administered with low doses of the drug for a long period of time. Here we report a case of an 82-year-old female who had shown symptoms and signs of pulmonary, hepatic, and neurotoxicity after taking amiodarone for 14 months in order to treat her atrial fibrillation without regular outpatient follow-up. We highlight the importance of the recommended evaluations, including lung, liver, and thyroid functions, as well as the neurological examinations in patients treated with amiodarone for a long period of time during regular follow-up.
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Base de dados:
WPRIM (Pacífico Ocidental)
Assunto principal:
Pacientes Ambulatoriais
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Fibrilação Atrial
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Glândula Tireoide
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Cardiomiopatia Hipertrófica
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Seguimentos
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Amiodarona
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Fígado
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Pulmão
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Exame Neurológico
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo observacional
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Estudo prognóstico
Limite:
Idoso
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Idoso, 80 anos ou mais
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Feminino
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Humanos
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Journal of the Korean Geriatrics Society
Ano de publicação:
2013
Tipo de documento:
Artigo