Thiazolidinedione associated volume overload and pulmonary hypertension

Ther Adv Cardiovasc Dis. 2008 Dec;2(6):435-8. doi: 10.1177/1753944708093413. Epub 2008 Aug 21.

Abstract

Thiazolidinediones are currently indicated for the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes. This class of drugs has been associated with several adverse reactions associated with volume overload. This report describes a case of a 65 year old African-American female with a history of hypertension and obesity, and taking rosiglitazone (Avandia) for her Type 2 Diabetes whose evaluation for chest pain resulted in the incidental finding of pulmonary hypertension noted on echocardiogram. The subsequent evaluation, follow-up and treatment are discussed along with potential pitfalls and implications for clinical care.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Blood Volume / drug effects*
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / drug therapy*
  • Female
  • Heart Failure / chemically induced
  • Humans
  • Hypertension, Pulmonary / chemically induced*
  • Hypoglycemic Agents / adverse effects*
  • Thiazolidinediones / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Hypoglycemic Agents
  • Thiazolidinediones
  • 2,4-thiazolidinedione