Reversal of Phen-Fen associated valvular regurgitation documented by serial echocardiography

J Am Soc Echocardiogr. 2002 Jun;15(6):653-7. doi: 10.1067/mje.2002.117864.

Abstract

We report a case of anorexigen-associated moderate to severe aortic and mitral regurgitation in which the regression of lesions was marked and well documented over more than 2 years. The stability of our patient, as well as the degree of regression of regurgitation documented in our patient, and others, suggests it is prudent both to observe such patients and to avoid operation until such observation has been carried out.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Appetite Depressants / adverse effects*
  • Echocardiography
  • Female
  • Fenfluramine / adverse effects*
  • Heart Valve Diseases / chemically induced
  • Heart Valve Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Phentermine / adverse effects*
  • Recovery of Function

Substances

  • Appetite Depressants
  • Fenfluramine
  • Phentermine