Life-Threatening Reaction to Lifesaving Medication: Stepwise Approach to Severe Adverse Reactions to PCSK-9 Monoclonal Antibodies.

JACC Case Rep

Northwell, New Hyde Park, New York, Cardiovascular Institute, Lenox Hill Hospital, Northwell Health, New York, New York, USA.

Published: October 2024

Typical side effects of proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 monoclonal antibodies including influenza-like illness and injection site reactions, are minor and well tolerated. This case, however, highlights a less common but severe reaction, indicating the need for clinicians to understand and manage potential rare side effects noted with biologics.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11522809PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jaccas.2024.102614DOI Listing

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