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Critical finger ischemia and myocardial fibrosis development after sudden interruption of sildenafil treatment in a systemic sclerosis patient.

Authors :
Bruni C
Bellando-Randone S
Gargani L
Picano E
Pingitore A
Matucci-Cerinic M
Guiducci S
Source :
Reumatismo [Reumatismo] 2016 Sep 09; Vol. 68 (2), pp. 109-11. Date of Electronic Publication: 2016 Sep 09.
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a connective tissue disease frequently associated with Raynaud's Phenomenon (RP). Among possible pharmacological treatments, phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitors are considered in cases of severe non -responsive RP. We present the case of a male SSc patient wh presented with critical finger ischemia and concomitant appearance of myocardial fibrosis after sudden interruption of sildenafil treatment.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0048-7449
Volume :
68
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Reumatismo
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
27608801
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4081/reumatismo.2016.889