Ustekinumab-Induced Fatal Acute Heart Failure in a Young Female: A Case Report

Mahmoud Abdelnabi, Saif Elnawaa, Juthipong Benjanuwattra, Mohamed Elmassry, Nandini Nair

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Abstract

Data regarding short-and long-term cardiovascular complications of biological agents is lacking. Herein, the authors reported a case of abrupt onset of acute heart failure induced by ustekinumab treatment for resistant pityriasis rubra pilaris in a young healthy female with no past cardiac history. Although medical management was immediately initiated for cardiogenic shock, the patient passed away.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)54-58
Number of pages5
JournalMethodist DeBakey cardiovascular journal
Volume18
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 2022

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Medicine

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