Title of article
Statin-Induced Triad of Autoimmune Myocarditis, Myositis, and Transaminitis
Author/Authors
Ajmal, Muhammad Department of Internal Medicine - Division of Cardiology, USA , Singh, Amitoj Department of Internal Medicine - Division of Cardiology, USA , Kubba, Saad Department of Internal Medicine - Division of Cardiology, USA , Hershman, Michelle Department of Medical Imaging - University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, USA , Acharya, Tushar Department of Medical Imaging - University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, USA
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5
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1
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5
Abstract
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.
Keywords
Autoimmune Myocarditis , Myositis , Transaminitis
Journal title
Case Reports in Cardiology
Serial Year
2021
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Record number
2613617
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