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Case Reports
. 2005 Jan;2(1):53-7.
doi: 10.1038/ncpcardio0069.

Reversible cardiomyopathy caused by administration of interferon alpha

Aarif Y Khakoo  1 , Marc K Halushka, J Eduardo Rame, E Rene Rodriguez, Edward K Kasper, Daniel P Judge
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Case Reports

Reversible cardiomyopathy caused by administration of interferon alpha

Aarif Y Khakoo et al. Nat Clin Pract Cardiovasc Med. 2005 Jan.

Abstract

Background: A 56-year-old man with normal cardiac function received treatment with interferon alpha-2b for malignant melanoma. Eight months after the initiation of therapy he developed fatigue and dyspnea on exertion. Two months later, he was admitted to hospital with ORTHOPNEA, worsening dyspnea and cough. Physical examination findings were consistent with congestive heart failure. Laboratory studies were notable for hypothyroidism. Echocardiography revealed severe, global left-ventricular dysfunction.

Investigations: Echocardiogram, electrocardiogram, serum chemistries, coronary angiography, right-heart and left-heart catheterization and endomyocardial biopsy.

Diagnosis: Interferon alpha-2b-induced cardiomyopathy.

Management: Intravenous dobutamine and dopamine for cardiogenic shock and discontinuation of interferon alpha-2b.

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