Pulmonary hypertension, hyperthyroidism, and fenfluramine: a case report and review.
Year: 2006
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: 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case of pulmonary hypertension and valvular heart disease is associated with the use of an anorectic drug that had been withdrawn from the market more than eight years ago.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.
Source: PubMed
Authors: Ying Ying Leung, Kam Shing Tang, Chiu Chi Tsang, Chi Kin Chan, Kwan Keung Wong, Alex Wai-yin Yu
Institution: Tai Po Hospital
Language: English
Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W39777421