Pulmonary hypertension, hyperthyroidism, and fenfluramine: a case report and review

MedGenMed. 2006 Nov 8;8(4):29.

Abstract

We report a case of pulmonary hypertension presenting with sudden cardiac arrest, hyperthyroidism and fenfluramine usage. This fatal case of pulmonary hypertension and valvular heart disease is associated with the use of an anorectic drug that had been withdrawn from the market more than eight years ago. Clinicians should alert to the side effects of appetite suppressant and slimming agents. The association between pulmonary hypertension in relation to hyperthyroidism and fenfluramine usage is reviewed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Fatal Outcome
  • Female
  • Fenfluramine / adverse effects*
  • Heart Arrest / complications
  • Heart Arrest / diagnosis
  • Humans
  • Hypertension, Pulmonary / chemically induced*
  • Hypertension, Pulmonary / complications
  • Hypertension, Pulmonary / diagnosis
  • Hyperthyroidism / chemically induced*
  • Hyperthyroidism / complications
  • Hyperthyroidism / diagnosis
  • Middle Aged

Substances

  • Fenfluramine