Statin-Induced Necrotizing Autoimmune Myopathy

JACC: Case Reports

Manasi Tannu, MD MPH¹  Laurence Sperling, MD²  Jeeyon Rim, MD²  Brent Gawey, BS³  Tracey L. Henry, MD, MPH, MS⁴ 

[1] Address for correspondence: Mr. Brent Gawey, Emory University, 747 Ralph McGill Boulevard NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30312.;Department of Hospital Medicine, Emory University Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia;Department of Hospital Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia;Department of Preventative Cardiology, Emory Clinic, Atlanta, Georgia;

关键词: autoimmune;    myopathy;    peripheral vascular disease;    statins;   

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来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Statin-induced necrotizing autoimmune myopathy (SINAM) is an exceptionally rare yet devastating complication of statin therapy that can occur at any time after initiation. It should be considered in patients who develop proximal muscle weakness and marked elevated creatine phosphokinase while taking statin therapy. (Level of Difficulty: Beginner.)

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