Extreme iatrogenesis

Learning points for cliniciansIatrogenic harm, which is often drug-induced and preventable, is involved in a substantial percentage of hospital admissions and general practice visits.Corticosteroids are notorious in the number, variety and impact of their potential adverse effects, here reported in a single patient.Congestive heart failure due to dilated cardiomyopathy due to iatrogenic Cushing syndrome is rarely encountered.
Source: QJM - Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research