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

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.

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Published in:Case Rep Cardiol
Main Authors: Ajmal, Muhammad, Singh, Amitoj, Kubba, Saad, Hershman, Michelle, Acharya, Tushar
Format: Artigo
Language:Inglês
Published: Hindawi 2021
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Online Access:https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8052178/
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33898067
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.govhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/6660362
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