title: Atrial fibrillation following pulse methylprednisolone therapy in an adult.
abstract: The authors believe this to be the first case report of atrial fibrillation following pulse methylprednisolone therapy in an adult. The literature regarding the complications of pulse methylprednisolone therapy is reviewed, with particular emphasis on the incidence and pathogenesis of arrhythmias.
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Md.
authors.forename: A E
authors.initials: AE
authors.lastname: McLuckie
authors.forename: R W
authors.initials: RW
authors.lastname: Savage
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001281:Atrial Fibrillation / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006801:Humans; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous; D008297:Male; D008775:Methylprednisolone / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011673:Pulsatile Flow
chemical_list: D008775:Methylprednisolone