Role of echocardiography in toxic heart valvulopathy

Eur J Echocardiogr. 2009 Jun;10(4):467-76. doi: 10.1093/ejechocard/jep023. Epub 2009 Mar 26.

Abstract

The notion that drugs can induce valvular heart disease (VHD) has occurred since the 1960s and has received a lot of attention in recent years. This review focuses on different aspects of this distinct valvulopathy in seven sections: (i) historical background, (ii) drug-induced VHD, is this a real entity?, (iii) its morphological and echocardiographic features, (iv) drugs associated with VHD, (v) the influence of cumulative drug dose and risk factors, (vi) the natural course of toxic valvulopathy, and (vii) practical recommendations when using potential valvulopathic drugs.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions*
  • Echocardiography, Doppler, Color
  • Female
  • Fenfluramine / adverse effects
  • Heart Valve Diseases / chemically induced*
  • Heart Valve Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Heart Valve Diseases / physiopathology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Risk Factors
  • Serotonin Agents / adverse effects

Substances

  • Serotonin Agents
  • Fenfluramine