title: Mexiletine-associated left ventricular dysfunction: a case study.
abstract: Mexiletine is a lidocaine analogue used in the treatment of symptomatic ventricular arrhythmias. However, in selected individuals with baseline diminished left ventricular function, it may possess clinically significant negative inotropic effects.
authors.affiliation: Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, MD 21215.
authors.forename: S L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Ballas
authors.forename: K L
authors.initials: KL
authors.lastname: Baughman
authors.forename: L S
authors.initials: LS
authors.lastname: Griffith
authors.forename: E P
authors.initials: EP
authors.lastname: Veltri
mesh_terms: D006333:Heart Failure / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008801:Mexiletine / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008875:Middle Aged; D013318:Stroke Volume / Q000187:drug effects*; D013610:Tachycardia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000503:physiopathology
chemical_list: D008801:Mexiletine