Bois JP, Ponnada VV, O'Cochlain DF, Brady PA, Edwards WD, Klarich KW. Ergotamine-associated valvulopathy with recurrent chylous pleural effusion.
Tex Heart Inst J 2012;
39:736-738. [PMID:
23109782 PMCID:
PMC3461660]
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Abstract
We report a rare case of ergotamine-associated mitral stenosis in a 55-year-old woman who presented with recurrent chylous pleural effusion. Echocardiographic, gross, and microscopic features of the mitral valve were consistent with chronic ergotamine-induced valvulopathy. We conclude that medication-induced valvulopathy should be included in the differential diagnosis of valvular heart disease. In addition, cardiac function should be monitored before and during long-term therapy with ergotamine or ergotamine-derived dopamine agonists.
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