Annales de cardiologie et d'angéiologie
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Ann Cardiol Angeiol (Paris) · Jun 2011
Case ReportsTorsade de pointes induced by citalopram and amiodarone.
Long QT syndrome (LQTS) is a disorder of myocardial repolarization characterized by a prolonged QT interval on the electrocardiogram (ECG). This disorder is associated with an increased risk of torsade de pointes (TdP). We report a case of TdP induced by citalopram, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), taken in conjunction with amiodarone.
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Ann Cardiol Angeiol (Paris) · Jun 2011
Case Reports[Pulmonary embolism mimicking acute anterior myocardial infarction: diagnostic trap].
Pulmonary embolism remains the major malingerer of acute chest disease. The clinical and electrocardiographic manifestations may deviate to a diagnosis of myocardial infarction. We report a case of bilateral pulmonary embolism in a patient of 50 years. ⋯ The diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction was selected and a fibrinolysis achieved. Getting out under beta-blocker therapy, antiplatelet, statin and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors after 10 days hospitalization, the patient was readmitted one month later for a massive pulmonary embolism. Coronary angiography performed after the second hospitalization was normal.
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Ann Cardiol Angeiol (Paris) · Jun 2011
Case Reports[Cannabis and myocardial infarction without angiographic stenosis in young patient: guilty or not guilty? A case report].
Cannabis is the most consumed drug in France, particularly in young adults. Few reports have suggested a causal role of cannabis in the development of cardiovascular events. ⋯ Coronary arteries were angiographicaly normal and etiological tests were negative. We suggest the possible relationship between marijuana use with coronary heart disease.