DOI: 10.12890/2022_003267

Phentermine-Associated Atrial Fibrillation: Case Report and Literature Review

Authors

  • Nouraldeen Manasrah DMC Sinai Grace Hospital, Detroit, MI, USA
  • Chandima J Herath DMC Sinai Grace Hospital, Detroit, MI, USA
  • Ali Al Sbihi DMC Sinai Grace Hospital, Detroit, MI, USA
  • Sarah Alqasem DMC Sinai Grace Hospital, Detroit, MI, USA
  • Andrew S Kao DMC Sinai Grace Hospital, Detroit, MI, USA
  • Ahmed J Chaudhary DMC Sinai Grace Hospital, Detroit, MI, USA
  • Rana Ismail DMC Sinai Grace Hospital, Detroit, MI, USA

nouraldeen_adnan@yahoo.com

Keywords

Phentermine, obesity, Atrial fibrillation

Abstract

Obesity has become a major public health problem with increased prevalence. It is associated with cardiovascular mortality. Phentermine is approved for short-term obesity treatment in conjunction with lifestyle modifications. Palpitation is a well-documented side effect of phentermine. However atrial fibrillation (AF) is rarely reported. We present a case of new-onset AF in a healthy woman who was recently started on phentermine for weight loss.

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Published

2022-03-28

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 3 (2022)

How to Cite

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Manasrah N, Herath CJ, Al Sbihi A, Alqasem S, Kao AS, Chaudhary AJ, et al. Phentermine-Associated Atrial Fibrillation: Case Report and Literature Review. EJCRIM [Internet]. 2022 Mar. 28 [cited 2026 Nov. 3];9(3). Available from: https://ejcrim.com/index.php/ejcrim/article/view/3267

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