title: A case of reversible cardiomyopathy associated with acute toluene exposure.
abstract: Inhalation of toluene-based products is popular among young adults. It has been shown to have a variety of adverse effects on several organs and systems. Although the heart seems to be a sensitive target organ to toluene, cardiotoxicity has often been ignored, especially in cases of acute toluene abuse, with relatively low concentrations. Thereby, routine cardiac examination and echocardiography for cardiotoxicity should be performed in cases of acute toluene exposure, even though there is no cardiovascular sign or symptoms.
authors.affiliation: Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Department of Cardiology, Ankara, Turkey.
authors.forename: Salim
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Yasar
authors.affiliation: Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Department of Cardiology, Ankara, Turkey.
authors.forename: Erkan
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Yildirim
authors.affiliation: Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Department of Cardiology, Ankara, Turkey.
authors.forename: Mustafa
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Koklu
authors.affiliation: Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Department of Cardiology, Ankara, Turkey.
authors.forename: Erol
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Gursoy
authors.affiliation: Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Department of Cardiology, Ankara, Turkey.
authors.forename: Murat
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Celik
authors.affiliation: Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Department of Cardiology, Ankara, Turkey.
authors.forename: Uygar Cagdas
authors.initials: UC
authors.lastname: Yuksel
keywords: Acute cardiac toxicity; Cardiomyopathy; Toluene