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azathioprine and Ventricular Dysfunction

azathioprine has been researched along with Ventricular Dysfunction 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.

Ventricular Dysfunction: A condition in which HEART VENTRICLES exhibit impaired function.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"A 61-year-old man developed clinical lupus syndrome with positive antinuclear antibody, positive lupus erythematosus (LE) cell preparation, and diffuse proliferative glomerulonephritis following 26 months of procainamide therapy."8.76Glomerulonephritis in procainamide induced lupus erythematosus: report of a case and review of the literature. ( Erickson, DG; Foucar, E; Tung, KS, 1979)
"A 61-year-old man developed clinical lupus syndrome with positive antinuclear antibody, positive lupus erythematosus (LE) cell preparation, and diffuse proliferative glomerulonephritis following 26 months of procainamide therapy."4.76Glomerulonephritis in procainamide induced lupus erythematosus: report of a case and review of the literature. ( Erickson, DG; Foucar, E; Tung, KS, 1979)

Research

Studies (3)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (33.33)18.7374
1990's2 (66.67)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Frustaci, A2
Chimenti, C2
Maseri, A2
Pieroni, M1
Foucar, E1
Erickson, DG1
Tung, KS1

Reviews

1 review available for azathioprine and Ventricular Dysfunction

ArticleYear
Glomerulonephritis in procainamide induced lupus erythematosus: report of a case and review of the literature.
    Journal of clinical & laboratory immunology, 1979, Volume: 2, Issue:1

    Topics: Azathioprine; Biopsy; Glomerulonephritis; Humans; Kidney Glomerulus; Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic;

1979

Other Studies

2 other studies available for azathioprine and Ventricular Dysfunction

ArticleYear
Global biventricular dysfunction in patients with asymptomatic coronary artery disease may be caused by myocarditis.
    Circulation, 1999, Mar-16, Volume: 99, Issue:10

    Topics: Adult; Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors; Autoimmune Diseases; Azathioprine; Biopsy; Cardiomy

1999
Histologically proven myocarditis in patients with biventricular dysfunction and severe asymptomatic coronary artery disease.
    Cardiologia (Rome, Italy), 1999, Volume: 44, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Azathioprine; Biopsy; Coronary Angiography; Coronary Disease; Echoc

1999