Statin-induced necrotizing autoimmune myopathy: An uncommon complication of a commonly used medication
A well-known side effect of statin therapy is myopathy. We report a case of statin induced necrotizing autoimmune myopathy, a rare variant of statin-induced myopathy. A 64-year-old gentleman on atorvastatin presented with muscle weakness. Initial laboratory results showed elevated liver function tes...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Saudi Heart Association
2019-10-01
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| Series: | Journal of the Saudi Heart Association |
| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1016731519301952 |