| Literature DB >> 29600108 |
Hang Zhao1,2, Joyce Wald1, Michael Palmer3, Yuchi Han1.
Abstract
Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ)-induced cardiomyopathy is one of the rare but severe complications following prolonged HCQ use. However, the exact mechanism of HCQ cardiotoxicity remains unclear and it is difficult to identify risk factors. We present a case of twin sisters who both suffered from systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and HCQ-induced cardiomyopathy presenting with decompensated heart failure (HF), suggesting that genetic predisposition might be a factor in HCQ-induced cardiomyopathy.Entities:
Keywords: Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ); cardiomyopathy; heart failure (HF); twins
Year: 2018 PMID: 29600108 PMCID: PMC5863196 DOI: 10.21037/jtd.2017.12.66
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Thorac Dis ISSN: 2072-1439 Impact factor: 2.895