Dilated Cardiomyopathy Associated with Paraquat Herbicide Poisoning

Dilated Cardiomyopathy Associated with Paraquat Herbicide Poisoning

Dilated cardiomyopathy is a subset of cardiomyopathies defined by reduced ejection fraction of less than 45% and a dilated left ventricle. While dilated cardiomyopathy is common, its etiology is not always readily evident. Paraquat is used as an herbicide worldwide and is one of the main causes of f...

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Main Authors: Jaffer Ahmad, Kyla D’Angelo, Madalyn Rivas, Manpreet Mahal, Vikas Nookala, Dovile Kulakauskiene, Amgad N. Makaryus
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-09-01
Series:Clinics and Practice
Subjects:
dilated cardiomyopathy
paraquat
heart failure
cardiac CT angiography
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2039-7283/11/3/83

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