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Incidence of Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathy Following Initiation of Medications for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A Descriptive Study

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    Stimulant abuse is associated with cardiomyopathy, but cardiomyopathy rates with therapeutic use of stimulants for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are poorly characterized. Labels for methylphenidate, amphetamine, and atomoxetine caution against use in patients with cardiovascular disease. The authors sought to assess the incidence of new-onset heart failure or cardiomyopathy among initiators of these medications. 

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    Andrew D. Mosholder, Lockwood Taylor, Glenn Mannheim, Lisa Ortendahl, Tiffany S. Woodworth, Sengwee Toh