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

Ajmal, Muhammad and Singh, Amitoj and Kubba, Saad and Hershman, Michelle and Acharya, Tushar and Kasai, Takatoshi (2021) Statin-Induced Triad of Autoimmune Myocarditis, Myositis, and Transaminitis. Case Reports in Cardiology, 2021. pp. 1-5. ISSN 2090-6404

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Abstract

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.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: European Scholar > Medical Science
Depositing User: Managing Editor
Date Deposited: 07 Dec 2022 10:37
Last Modified: 23 Sep 2024 05:20
URI: http://article.publish4promo.com/id/eprint/582

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