Adverse dermatologic effects of cardiovascular drug therapy.
Cardiovascular disease is common, affecting an increasing number of persons as the population ages. To combat this growing health problem, physicians use a multitude of medications in the treatment of their patients. Although pharmacologic therapy greatly enhances quality of life for a majority of patients, there is always the potential for an unfavorable reaction. For example, cardiovascular drugs can induce a vast array of adverse dermatologic responses. This article reviews the various cutaneous reaction patterns that can occur as a result of treatment with specific cardiovascular agents.
Brosnan
B D
BD
Department of Medicine, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY 10595, USA.
Frishman
W H
WH
Sun
D K
DK
Grossman
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M
D002317:Cardiovascular Agents / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology* / Q000503:physiopathology*; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology
D002317:Cardiovascular Agents