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SUBMITTER: Alder M
PROVIDER: S-EPMC8304572 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

Alder Madeleine M Gupta Richa R Davogustto Giovanni E GE Kapp Meghan E ME Lindenfeld JoAnn J
JACC. Case reports 20201125 15
A patient with a history of heart block and longstanding chloroquine use presented in cardiogenic shock refractory to medical therapy and mechanical circulatory support. Autopsy supported antimalarial-induced cardiomyopathy (AMIC). Progression of AMIC may be halted with early recognition and cessation of antimalarial therapy, highlighting importance of screening and timely diagnosis. (<b>Level of Difficulty: Beginner.</b>). ...[more]