• Clinical case of the month. Triple valvular dysfunction associated with long-term ergotamine therapy

    Goujon-Dubois J , el Allaf D
    Rev Med Liege 2003, 58(2),70-72

    Abstract : We report the case of a 48-year-old woman who present a tricuspid, mitral and aortic regurgitation after long term ingestion of ergot alkaloids. Tricuspid and mitral fibrosis associated with retraction of the aortic leaflets are the causes of heart failure. Replacement of the three valves will be necessary. This is one, not the least complication of long-term ergotamine therapy

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