A rare presentation of cardiomyopathy associated with Addison's disease: a case report
This case report underscores the critical association between Addison's disease and heart failure, highlighting the importance of considering adrenal insufficiency as a potential underlying factor in cardiac dysfunction. It serves as a reminder of the complex physiological interactions that can cause cardiomyopathy, and further research is vital to improve understanding. Timely recognition and prompt treatment with steroids can lead to rapid reversal of cardiac function.
Authors
- Fraser Witherow (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6251-1103)
- Christopher D Steadman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1494-100X)
- Siphy Joseph (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0808-5892)
- Midhun Paul (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0907-3068)
Institutions
- Royal Bournemouth Hospital (GB)
- Dorset County Hospital (GB)
- Bournemouth University (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- European Heart Journal - Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-09-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/ehjcr/ytaf455
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Vitamin K Research Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.12