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Amiodarone-induced Ataxia: A Case Report of Severe Cerebellar Dysfunction and Review of Literature
S Sarrazin1, C Hein, J Delrieu
1Gabor Abellan Van Kan, Toulouse University Hospital. Geriatric Department. 224 Avenue de Casselardit. 31059 Toulouse, France, abellan.g@chu-toulouse.fr.
Abstract:
Amiodarone therapy is widely prescribed in patients with atrial fibrillation. The higher prevalence of this arrhythmic heart disease, and the specific age-related issues of homeostasis in the elderly population, makes this group particularly exposed to its adverse effects. Among the many described side-effects, neurological impairments are the less documented and studied. Because amiodarone can be responsible for severe complications, as described in the case below, a close monitoring is necessary throughout its prescription. Awareness should be brought on the amiodarone-induced neurological side-effects as they could be overlooked.
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