A series of hydroxychloroquine-associated cardiotoxicity presenting with heart failure
HCQ cardiotoxicity, although rare, is an important consideration in patients on long-term therapy, particularly as it is potentially reversible. The diagnosis can be challenging due to the nonspecific nature of cardiac symptoms and overlaps with other conditions. Imaging, particularly cardiac magnetic resonance imaging, plays a crucial role in early detection, while endomyocardial biopsy provides a definitive diagnosis. These cases underscore the need for clinicians to be aware of HCQ cardiotoxicity, as early intervention can improve patient outcomes.
Authors
- James M. Tauras
- Natalia Nazarenko (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-3129-1304)
- James Pullman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2677-945X)
- J. Shin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8237-5882)
- Ibolya Csécs (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5744-2414)
- Yogita Rochlani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6073-4573)
- Daniel B. Sims (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0183-7227)
- Pawel Borkowski (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9233-6545)
- Maisha Maliha (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-8637-4233)
- Matthew Parker
Institutions
- Montefiore Medical Center (US)
- Jacobi Medical Center (US)
- Yale University (US)
- Dhaka Medical College and Hospital (BD)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Annals of Medicine and Surgery
- Published
- 2025-02-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/ms9.0000000000002997
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Drug-Induced Ocular Toxicity
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.71