PMID: 30148206Aug 28, 2018Paper

DILATED CARDIOMYOPATHY IN A YOUNG MAN WITH POLYSUBSTANCE USE

The Canadian Journal of Addiction
Julia MacIsaac, Seonaid Nolan

Abstract

Chronic excessive alcohol consumption is the leading cause of an acquired dilated cardiomyopathy. Here we report a case of a 25-year-old male with a severe alcohol use disorder, who presents with a viral prodrome and is found to be in cardiogenic shock secondary to a non-ischemic dilated cardiomyopathy. The case highlights the pathophysiology of chronic ethanol exposure on cardiac function and the importance of early screening for risky drinking.

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