| Pulmonary hypertension, hyperthyroidism, and fenfluramine: a case report and review. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 17415311 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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We report a case of pulmonary hypertension presenting with sudden cardiac arrest, hyperthyroidism and fenfluramine usage. This fatal case of pulmonary hypertension and valvular heart disease is associated with the use of an anorectic drug that had been withdrawn from the market more than eight years ago. Clinicians should alert to the side effects of appetite suppressant and slimming agents. The association between pulmonary hypertension in relation to hyperthyroidism and fenfluramine usage is reviewed. |
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Authors:
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Ying Ying Leung; Kam Shing Tang; Chiu Chi Tsang; Chi Kin Chan; Kwan Keung Wong; Alex Wai-yin Yu |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Review Date: 2006-11-08 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: MedGenMed : Medscape general medicine Volume: 8 ISSN: 1531-0132 ISO Abbreviation: MedGenMed Publication Date: 2006 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-04-06 Completed Date: 2007-07-18 Revised Date: 2009-11-18 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 100894134 Medline TA: MedGenMed Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 29 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Medicine and Geriatrics, Tai Po Hospital, Hong Kong SAR. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Fatal Outcome Female Fenfluramine / adverse effects* Heart Arrest / complications, diagnosis Humans Hypertension, Pulmonary / chemically induced*, complications, diagnosis Hyperthyroidism / chemically induced*, complications, diagnosis Middle Aged |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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458-24-2/Fenfluramine |
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