Valvular heart disease associated with the treatment of Parkinson disease
Rasmussen, V.G.; Dupont, E.; Østergaard, K.; Egeblad, H.
Ugeskrift for Laeger 168(26-32): 2542-2544
2006
ISSN/ISBN: 1603-6824 PMID: 16824407 Document Number: 599912
Ergot derivatives (EDs) are used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease, but recent reports indicate induction of valvular heart disease. This survey reviews the documentation and reports on the design of a blinded study of 160 Parkinson's patients treated with either EDs or non-EDs. The present recommendations regarding monitoring of patients treated with ED are also described.