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Unmasking Hydroxychloroquine Cardiotoxicity in a Patient With Heart Failure and Chronotropic Incompetence

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: Chronic use of hydroxychloroquine can result in cardiomyopathy and conduction disturbances. Here, we describe a case of hydroxychloroquine cardiotoxicity in a patient with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction and severe chronotropic incompetence. (Level of Difficulty: Intermediate.)

Source: JACC Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.jaccas.2021.03.003

Authors: Fatima M. Ezzeddine, John R. Giudicessi, Joseph J. Maleszewski, Peter T. Lin, Barry A. Borlaug, Jeffrey B. Geske

Institution: Mayo Clinic

Language: English

Topic: Cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmias

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $850