Reversal of Phen-Fen associated valvular regurgitation documented by serial echocardiography.
We report a case of anorexigen-associated moderate to severe aortic and mitral regurgitation in which the regression of lesions was marked and well documented over more than 2 years. The stability of our patient, as well as the degree of regression of regurgitation documented in our patient, and others, suggests it is prudent both to observe such patients and to avoid operation until such observation has been carried out.
Vagelos
Randall
R
Department of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, CA, USA.
Jacobs
Michael
M
Popp
Richard L
RL
Liang
David
D
D001067:Appetite Depressants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004452:Echocardiography; D005260:Female; D005277:Fenfluramine / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006349:Heart Valve Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010645:Phentermine / Q000009:adverse effects*; D020127:Recovery of Function
D001067:Appetite Depressants; D005277:Fenfluramine; D010645:Phentermine