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azathioprine and Heart Valve Diseases

azathioprine has been researched along with Heart Valve Diseases in 3 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.

Heart Valve Diseases: Pathological conditions involving any of the various HEART VALVES and the associated structures (PAPILLARY MUSCLES and CHORDAE TENDINEAE).

Research

Studies (3)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (33.33)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's1 (33.33)24.3611
2020's1 (33.33)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Fanouriakis, A1
Tziolos, N1
Bertsias, G1
Boumpas, DT1
Stiefelhagen, P1
Fontan, F1
Bricaud, H1
Broustet, P1

Clinical Trials (1)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
Optimization of Glucocorticoid Taper Strategies for Maintenance Therapy of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Associated Immune Thrombocytopenia (SLE-ITP)[NCT05506033]120 participants (Anticipated)Interventional2022-08-15Enrolling by invitation
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Reviews

1 review available for azathioprine and Heart Valve Diseases

ArticleYear
Update οn the diagnosis and management of systemic lupus erythematosus.
    Annals of the rheumatic diseases, 2021, Volume: 80, Issue:1

    Topics: Anemia, Hemolytic, Autoimmune; Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized; Autoantibodies; Azathioprine; Calc

2021

Other Studies

2 other studies available for azathioprine and Heart Valve Diseases

ArticleYear
[Sudden fever attacks in a young Crohn disease patient. Would you have considered the heart here?].
    MMW Fortschritte der Medizin, 2014, Nov-20, Volume: 156, Issue:20

    Topics: Adult; Aortic Valve; Azathioprine; Bicuspid Aortic Valve Disease; Crohn Disease; Diagnosis, Differen

2014
[Cardiac transplantation for myocardial fibrosis and polyvalvulopathy].
    Archives des maladies du coeur et des vaisseaux, 1969, Volume: 62, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Arrhythmias, Cardiac; Atrial Fibrillation; Atrial Flutter; Azathioprine; Cardiomyopathies; Di

1969