Localized rhabdomyolysis after exertion in a cardiac transplant recipient on statin therapy.
Rhabdomyolysis is a recognized but uncommon side effect of statin therapy. Pravastatin is a commonly used statin after cardiac transplantation, with favorable outcome and acceptable side-effect profile. We report a case of localized rhabdomyolysis attributed to physical exertion in a cardiac transplant recipient taking pravastatin.
Biggs
Michael J P
MJ
Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Queen Elizabeth Medical Centre, Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Bonser
Robert S
RS
Cram
Robert
R
D000328:Adult; D001132:Arm; D016027:Heart Transplantation; D006801:Humans; D019161:Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D005082:Physical Exertion; D017035:Pravastatin / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012206:Rhabdomyolysis / Q000139:chemically induced*; D014891:Weight Lifting
D019161:Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors; D017035:Pravastatin