Case Reports in Cardiology (Jan 2021)

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

  • Muhammad Ajmal,
  • Amitoj Singh,
  • Saad Kubba,
  • Michelle Hershman,
  • Tushar Acharya

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/6660362
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 2021

Abstract

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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.