Severe amiodarone induced pulmonary toxicity

Nicholas Nacca; Castigliano M. Bhamidipati; Luke S. Yuhico; Sowmya Pinnamaneni; Tamas Szombathy

doi:10.3978/j.issn.2072-1439.2012.06.08

Severe amiodarone induced pulmonary toxicity

Nicholas Nacca, Castigliano M. Bhamidipati, Luke S. Yuhico, Sowmya Pinnamaneni, Tamas Szombathy

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Abstract

A known complication of Amiodarone therapy is Amiodarone induced Pulmonary Toxicity (APT). Several features of this adverse effect make it difficult to diagnosis and treat. The case of a 63-year-old male with classic radiographic and histologic findings of APT is discussed. Clinical presentation, pathophysiology, diagnostic findings, and treatment strategies are reviewed. The patient was successfully managed with pulse high dose steroid therapy.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	667-670
Number of pages	4
Journal	Journal of Thoracic Disease
Volume	4
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3978/j.issn.2072-1439.2012.06.08
State	Published - Dec 2012
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Amiodarone
Pulmonary toxicity

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Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

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