| Recurrent atrial fibrillation in a patient with ulcerative colitis treated with azathioprine: case report and review of the literature. | |
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PMID: 21496410 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
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We present a clinical case report regarding recurrent atrial fibrillation in a patient with ulcerative colitis treated with azathioprine. Atrial fibrillation represents the most common sustained cardiac arrhythmia, occurring in 1-2% of the general population and characterized by seemingly disorganized atrial depolarizations without effective atrial contraction. Several mechanisms determine this arrhythmia; in particular remodelling (structural, mechanical and electrical alteration related to atrial fibrillation). The pro-arrhythmic effect of azathioprine may be evaluated during immunosuppressive therapy to be aware of this serious but reversible adverse effect. |
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G Riccioni; V Bucciarelli; E Di Ilio; L Scotti; A Aceto; N D X0027 Orazio; F Martini; T Bucciarelli |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE |
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Title: International journal of immunopathology and pharmacology Volume: 24 ISSN: 0394-6320 ISO Abbreviation: - Publication Date: 2011 January-March |
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Created Date: 2011-4-18 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8911335 Medline TA: Int J Immunopathol Pharmacol Country: - |
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Languages: ENG Pagination: 247-249 Citation Subset: - |
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Cardiology Unit, San Camillo De Lellis Hospital, Manfredonia, Foggia, Italy. |
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