COVID-19: Analysis reveals heart-related side effects of hydroxychloroquine, chloroquine
In the analysis of real-world data from the Food and Drug Administration Adverse Events Reporting System, a global database of post-marketing safety reports, hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine were associated with higher rates of various cardiovascular problems, including life-threatening heart rhythm events, heart failure, and damage to the heart muscle itself (termed cardiomyopathy).
Source: The Economic Times - Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
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