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Fludrocortisone induced heart failure in Addison's disease

F R Willis1, G C Byrne, T W Jones

  • 1Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, Princess Margaret Hospital for Children, Perth, Australia.

Summary

Congestive cardiac failure occurred in a child with Addison's disease treated with fludrocortisone. Renal adaptation to salt and water loss may explain this rare complication.

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