Statin-induced necrotizing autoimmune myopathy: an extremely rare adverse effect from statin use
Statins are widely prescribed medications to prevent cardiovascular events. While self-limited statin myopathy is relatively common, statin-induced necrotizing autoimmune myopathy (SINAM) is extremely uncommon, with incidence of two cases per million per year. We present a case of SINAM after a deca...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2019-11-01
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| Series: | Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives |
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/20009666.2019.1702272 |