azathioprine has been researched along with Death, Sudden in 2 studies
Azathioprine: An immunosuppressive agent used in combination with cyclophosphamide and hydroxychloroquine in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. According to the Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP 85-002, 1985), this substance has been listed as a known carcinogen. (Merck Index, 11th ed)
azathioprine : A thiopurine that is 6-mercaptopurine in which the mercapto hydrogen is replaced by a 1-methyl-4-nitroimidazol-5-yl group. It is a prodrug for mercaptopurine and is used as an immunosuppressant, prescribed for the treatment of inflammatory conditions and after organ transplantation and also for treatment of Crohn's didease and MS.
Death, Sudden: The abrupt cessation of all vital bodily functions, manifested by the permanent loss of total cerebral, respiratory, and cardiovascular functions.
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| "Causes of death were rejection in 6, infection in 3, cerebral hemorrhage in 2, sudden death in 2 and pulmonary embolism in one patient." | 1.27 | Heart transplantation--a two-year experience. ( Borst, HG; Hetzer, R; Schüler, S; Süthoff, U; Warnecke, H, 1985) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 2 (100.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 0 (0.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 0 (0.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 0 (0.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Kirklin, JK | 1 |
| Naftel, DC | 1 |
| McGiffin, DC | 1 |
| McVay, RF | 1 |
| Blackstone, EH | 1 |
| Karp, RB | 1 |
| Hetzer, R | 1 |
| Warnecke, H | 1 |
| Schüler, S | 1 |
| Süthoff, U | 1 |
| Borst, HG | 1 |
2 other studies available for azathioprine and Death, Sudden
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Analysis of morbid events and risk factors for death after cardiac transplantation.
Topics: Acute Disease; Azathioprine; Bacterial Infections; Cardiomyopathies; Cyclosporins; Death, Sudden; Fo | 1988 |
Heart transplantation--a two-year experience.
Topics: Adolescent; Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Adult; Antilymphocyte Serum; Azathioprine; Cerebral Hemorrhage; | 1985 |