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Toxic cardiomyopathies induced by alcohol, amphetamines, and anabolic steroids present with varying degrees of heart failure and require cessation of the offending agent alongside guideline-directed medical therapy for recovery.
This review summarizes the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and management of toxic cardiomyopathies caused by alcohol, amphetamines, and anabolic steroids.
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Supports considering cessation plus GDMT for toxic cardiomyopathies; leaves open need for prospective trials to confirm recovery.
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Villacorta et al. (2023) conducted a review in Toxic cardiomyopathies. Alcohol, amphetamines, and anabolic steroids was evaluated. Toxic cardiomyopathies induced by alcohol, amphetamines, and anabolic steroids present with varying degrees of heart failure and require cessation of the offending agent alongside guideline-directed medical therapy for recovery.
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