title: Ephedrine-induced cardiomyopathy.
abstract: A young woman presented with congestive cardiomyopathy of unknown aetiology. She subsequently revealed a history of longstanding abuse of ephedrine-containing preparations. The case is reported to alert clinicians to a hazard of dependence on proprietary pharmaceuticals.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004809:Ephedrine / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006801:Humans; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000150:complications*
chemical_list: D004809:Ephedrine