Statin-Induced Triad of Autoimmune Myocarditis, Myositis, and Transaminitis

Despite well-established cardiovascular benefits, statins have been associated with myopathic side effects ranging from myalgias to rhabdomyolysis and autoimmune necrotizing myositis. Statins have not been previously shown to cause myocarditis. Our case highlights this rare entity.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Muhammad Ajmal, Amitoj Singh, Saad Kubba, Michelle Hershman, Tushar Acharya
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2021-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Cardiology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/6660362