Glucocorticoid-induced cardiomyopathy: unexpected conclusion.
BMJ Case Rep
; 13(11)2020 Nov 09.
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| ID: mdl-33168535
ABSTRACT
Glucocorticoid excess is an under-recognised cause of cardiovascular adverse effects. The sources can be either endogenous (Cushing's syndrome) or exogenous (Anabolic steroid abuse). Cardiovascular complications due to excess glucocorticoid includes hypertension, left ventricular hypertrophy, myocardial infarction, and heart failure. Although anabolic steroid-induced cardiomyopathy is a well-recognised phenomenon, endogenous corticosteroid-induced cardiomyopathy and heart failure are rarely reported sequelae of glucocorticoid excess in the body. We report a glucocorticoid-induced dilated cardiomyopathy in a 26-year-old African-American man with cushingoid features and symptomatic heart failure.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Síndrome de Cushing
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Glucocorticoides
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Cardiomiopatías
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
Límite:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
BMJ Case Rep
Año:
2020
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos