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Methysergide-induced valvular heart disease: a report of 2 cases.

Authors :
Alizzi AM
Al-Masri AH
Murton MM
Dixit AS
Hemli JM
Challis M
Yong T
Nicholson MR
Source :
The heart surgery forum [Heart Surg Forum] 2006; Vol. 9 (5), pp. E792-3.
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

Methysergide is a serotonin antagonist and is used as a long-term prophylactic treatment for migraine. Although many patients experience adequate control of migraine episodes, methysergide has been reported to cause retroperitoneal and pleuropulmonary fibrosis. Cardiovascular side effects mainly in the form of valvular fibrosis have been less recognized. We report 2 cases of methysergide-related mitral valve fibrosis.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1522-6662
Volume :
9
Issue :
5
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The heart surgery forum
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
17099974
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1532/hsf98.20061047