Ibrutinib-induced cardiomyopathy
The use of ibrutinib for the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and other hematologic malignancies is blooming. Atrial fibrillation is a known side effect of ibrutinib but cardiomyopathy was not reported previously. We present an 88-year-old man with CLL who was admitted to the hospital...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Greater Baltimore Medical Center
2019-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives |
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/20009666.2018.1555432 |
Summary: | The use of ibrutinib for the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and other hematologic malignancies is blooming. Atrial fibrillation is a known side effect of ibrutinib but cardiomyopathy was not reported previously. We present an 88-year-old man with CLL who was admitted to the hospital with new-onset atrial fibrillation and symptomatic systolic congestive heart failure one month after ibrutinib initiation. Although ibrutinib was discontinued, the patient continues to have a low ejection fraction four months after discontinuation. Ischemic heart disease was ruled out with normal cardiac catheterization. This case highlights a possible new side effect of ibrutinib that needs to be monitored while patients receive this medication. |
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ISSN: | 2000-9666 |