Acute hepatitis secondary to parenteral amiodarone does not preclude subsequent oral therapy

Amiodarone therapy does not compromise subsequent heart transplantation.

OBJECTIVES The objective of this study was to determine the frequency of pulmonary complications, feasibility of early hospital discharge and requirements for postoperative inotropic and chronotropic support in patients receiving amiodarone therapy before heart transplantation. BACKGROUND Although many patients waiting for heart transplantation will die of arrhythmias before a donor heart is ...

Early acute hepatitis with parenteral amiodarone: a toxic effect of the vehicle?

A 72 year old white man developed acute hepatic impairment and renal failure within 24 hours of starting intravenous amiodarone for paroxysmal ventricular tachycardia. After normal initial investigations, there was a noticeable rise in serum transaminases as well as an increase in clotting times, a decrease in renal function and a thrombocytopenia. These changes returned to normal within seven ...

Psoriasis vulgaris flare during efalizumab therapy does not preclude future use : Case

Amiodarone-induced thyrotoxicosis responding to oral steroid therapy.

Sir, Amiodarone-induced thyrotoxicosis is well known for being difficult to treat. Thionamide drugs often fail,' and if possible amiodarone should be stopped. Recently there has been much work and discussion on the use of thionamides combined with potassium perchlorate, and the use of corticosteroids in the treatment of this condition. A 49 year old man presented to clinic having lost 2 stones ...

Use of Standard Form Does Not Preclude TILA Violation