Dilated cardiomyopathy associated with toluene abuse.
The use of paint thinner and glue to achieve an euphoric state has been associated with serious social and health problems in children and young adults. We present the case of a 21-year-old man with dilated cardiomyopathy occurring following abuse of paint thinner and glue containing toluene as main compound. After cessation of toluene abuse, the patient recovered rapidly and completely. Because of the increasing prevalence of toluene abuse, harmful effects of this volatile agent on the heart are also discussed.
Vural
Mutlu
M
Kirsehir State Hospital Cardiology Clinic, Kirsehir, Turkey. heppikalp@yahoo.com
Ogel
Kultegin
K
D000269:Adhesives / Q000009:adverse effects; D000280:Administration, Inhalation; D000328:Adult; D002311:Cardiomyopathy, Dilated / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010150:Paint / Q000009:adverse effects; D012997:Solvents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013318:Stroke Volume / Q000187:drug effects; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000150:complications*; D014050:Toluene / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D016277:Ventricular Function, Left / Q000187:drug effects
D000269:Adhesives; D012997:Solvents; D014050:Toluene