Thiazolidinediones associated with recurrent pleural effusions post coronary artery bypass surgery.
We report the case of a patient in which thiazolidinediones (TZDs) were associated with recurrent pleural effusions post coronary artery bypass surgery, in spite of a normal left ventricular function. The potential mechanisms are discussed, particularly in relation to the "vascular leak syndrome". This finding has important implications for the management of diabetic patients who are referred for coronary artery bypass surgery and who are on TZDs for glycemic control.
Abdallah
Mouhamad H
MH
Department of Internal Medicine, American University of Beirut, Lebanon.
Khalil
Pierre Bou
PB
Jamaleddine
Ghassan
G
Salti
Ibrahim
I
Dakik
Habib A
HA
D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000601:surgery*; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010996:Pleural Effusion / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography; D012008:Recurrence; D045162:Thiazolidinediones / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use
D045162:Thiazolidinediones