Chloroquine retinopathy in Nigerian patients with heart block.
Twenty-six patients with heart block were examined for evidence of chloroquine retinopathy. Detailed histories of chloroquine intake showed that 50% (13 of 26) of these patients were chloroquine abusers. Retinal changes typical of chloroquine retinopathy were seen in 53.8% (7 of 13) of the chronic chloroquine abusers. Patients with heart block of unknown cause should have their fundi examined so that signs of chloroquine retinopathy may be sought.
Magulike
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NO
Department of Ophthalmology, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu.
Ihenacho
H N
HN
Ike
V O
VO
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002738:Chloroquine / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006327:Heart Block / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D008288:Malaria / Q000517:prevention & control; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009549:Nigeria; D012164:Retinal Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000150:complications; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders
D002738:Chloroquine