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Drug-induced heart failure.

J Feenstra1, D E Grobbee, W J Remme

  • 1Inspectorate for Health Care, Drug Safety Unit, The Hague, The Netherlands.

Journal of the American College of Cardiology
|April 8, 1999
PubMed
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Certain medications can cause or worsen heart failure, even without pre-existing heart conditions. Increased awareness among clinicians is crucial for preventing and diagnosing drug-induced heart failure, especially in vulnerable patients.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Clinical Pharmacology

Background:

  • Heart failure is primarily caused by cardiovascular disorders like coronary heart disease and hypertension.
  • However, various drug classes can induce heart failure, particularly in patients with existing left ventricular impairment or no prior cardiovascular disease.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the literature on drug-induced heart failure.
  • To discuss the potential role of various drug classes in the development of heart failure.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review using the MEDLINE database and cross-referencing.
  • Analysis of drug classes implicated in heart failure, including cytostatics, immunomodulators, antidepressants, and others.

Main Results:

  • Drug-induced heart failure is a potential cause in a minority of patients.

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  • Several drug classes, such as cytostatics and certain cardiovascular agents, are associated with heart failure.
  • While often preventable, therapeutic alternatives may sometimes be limited.

    • Conclusions:

    • Drug-induced heart failure is a significant, though less common, cause of the condition.
    • Clinician awareness of drug cardiotoxicity is vital for early diagnosis and prevention.
    • Particular vigilance is needed in patients with pre-existing ventricular dysfunction.