scholarly journals An Unfortunate Case of Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy During Plasmapheresis for Myasthenia Crisis

Cureus ◽  
2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdullah Jahangir ◽  
Muhammad Rafay Khan Niazi ◽  
Syeda Sahra ◽  
Aneeqa Javed ◽  
Michael Krzyzak
Keyword(s):  
Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy

Takotsubo cardiomyopathy and major depressive disorder

2018 ◽  
Vol 37 (11) ◽  
pp. 803-807
Author(s):  
B. J. Connemann ◽  
T. Dahme ◽  
T. Tesfay ◽  
M. Gahr ◽  
M. Elsayed
Keyword(s):  
Major Depressive Disorder ◽  
Depressive Disorder ◽  
Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy ◽  
Apical Ballooning ◽  
Major Depressive ◽  
Linksventrikuläre Dysfunktion ◽  
Klinische Relevanz ◽  
Diagnostik Und Therapie

Zusammenfassung Gegenstand und Ziel: Das Tako-Tsubo-Syndrom (TTS) ähnelt klinisch einem akuten Myokardinfarkt und ist häufig mit emotionalem oder physischem Stress assoziiert. Patienten mit TTS stellen sich daher häufig zuerst in einer psychiatrischen Klinik vor; dies kann die adäquate Diagnostik und Therapie verzögern, insbesondere wenn der Psychiater nicht mit TTS vertraut ist. Material und Methoden: Ein klinischer Fall eines TTS wird vorgestellt und diskutiert und das Krankheitsbild des TTS vorgestellt. Ergebnisse: Eine 43-jährige Patientin stellte sich notfallmäßig in unserer psychiatrischen Ambulanz vor. Unmittelbar vor der Vorstellung war es am Arbeitsplatz zu erheblicher Schikane der Patientin gekommen (Mobbing). Zum Vorstellungszeitpunkt beklagte die Patientin akute linksthorakale Schmerzen sowie seit einigen Wochen bestehend gedrückte Stimmung, verminderten Antrieb, Anhedonie, generalisierte Ängste und Schlafprobleme. Das Elektrokardiogramm (EKG) war unauffällig, das Serumtroponin jedoch deutlich erhöht. Die Patientin wurde daraufhin in die Abteilung für Kardiologie verlegt. Herzkatheter und Kardio-MRT zeigten eine apikale Ballonbildung (apical ballooning) und linksventrikuläre Dysfunktion, passend zu TTS. Schlussfolgerungen und klinische Relevanz: Bei Patienten mit akuter Psychopathologie und kardialen und/oder thorakalen Symptomen sollten ein EKG und eine Bestimmung des Serumtroponins durchgeführt werden.

Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy: A rare cause of postpneumonectomy pulmonary edema

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
M Hassan ◽  
S Schmid ◽  
B Siepe ◽  
B Haager ◽  
B Passlick
Keyword(s):  
Pulmonary Edema ◽  
Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy

Life-threatening Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy

2011 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 119 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen Mrejen-Shakin ◽  
Ricardo Lopez ◽  
Mohandas M Shenoy ◽  
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◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heart Failure ◽  
Left Ventricle ◽  
Acute Heart Failure ◽  
Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy ◽  
Stress Test ◽  
Systolic Dysfunction ◽  
Apical Ballooning ◽  
Assisted Ventilation ◽  
Two Dimensional ◽  
Life Threatening

Objective:To report a case of seizure-induced takotsubo cardiomyopathy with rare etiology and rarer complications.Methods:A 50-year-old woman had multiple epileptic seizures and later developed acute heart failure complicated by ventricular fibrillation and shock. A two-dimensional echocardiogram revealed apical ballooning of the left ventricle resembling a takotsubo (a Japanese fisherman's pot used to trap octopi). The apex was also hypokinetic.Results:The hemodynamic abnormalities normalized with defibrillation, assisted ventilation, inotropic support, and pressor agents. More importantly, the apical ballooning deformity and systolic dysfunction reversed. The echocardiogram normalized three months later. A nuclear treadmill stress test was negative for ischemia.Conclusions:Apical ballooning of the left ventricle and hypokinesis are typical echocardiographic features in takotsubo cardiomyopathy, a stress-induced heart disease. It may follow severe emotional, physical, and neurologic stressors, in our rare case, grand mal seizures (0.2 % of all takotsubo disease patients). Also rare are life-threatening complications. Based on these observations, in a case with severe stress followed by acute heart failure, takotsubo cardiomyopathy should be a major diagnostic consideration. The dramatic initial triggering event, in our case an epileptic seizure, should not mask the possibility of coexisting takotsubo cardiomyopathy. Awareness of this disease, anticipation of complications, and two-dimensional echocardiography will help channel the management in the right direction.

A Case of Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy after Injection of a Local Anesthetic Containing Epinephrine

2014 ◽  
Vol 76 (3) ◽  
pp. 222-224 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hiroko TSURU ◽  
Hiroshi UCHI ◽  
Reiko ITO ◽  
Misa NAKANO ◽  
Futoshi KODA ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy ◽  
Local Anesthetic

Atypical Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy with Hypokinetic Left Mid-ventricle and Apical Wall Sparing: A Case Report and Literature Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 241-246
Author(s):  
Dipesh Ludhwani ◽  
Belaal Sheikh ◽  
Vasu K Patel ◽  
Khushali Jhaveri ◽  
Mohammad Kizilbash ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy ◽  
Systolic Dysfunction ◽  
Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease ◽  
Left Ventricular ◽  
Reduced Ejection Fraction ◽  
Coronary Syndrome ◽  
Normal Left Ventricular ◽  
Artery Disease

Background: Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy (TTC) is an uncommon cause of acute reversible ventricular systolic dysfunction in the absence of obstructive Coronary Artery Disease (CAD). Typically manifesting as apical wall ballooning, TTC can rarely present atypically with apical wall sparing. Case report: A 62-year-old female presented with complaints of chest pain and features mimicking acute coronary syndrome. Coronary angiogram revealed no obstructive CAD and left ventriculogram showed reduced ejection fraction, normal left ventricular apex and hypokinetic mid-ventricles consistent with atypical TTC. The patient was discharged home on heart failure medications and a follow-up transthoracic echocardiogram demonstrated improved left ventricular function with no wall motion abnormality. Conclusion: This case report provides an insight into the diagnosis and management of TTC in the absence of pathognomic features.

An Atypical Presentation of Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy Causing Torsades de Pointes

2021 ◽  
Vol 30 ◽  
pp. S148-S149
Author(s):  
J. Yao ◽  
H. Soon ◽  
J. Wong ◽  
S. Fogarty ◽  
A. Aggarwal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy ◽  
Torsades De Pointes ◽  
Atypical Presentation

scholarly journals Prognostic factors of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy: a systematic review

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaojia Lu ◽  
Pengyang Li ◽  
Catherine Teng ◽  
Peng Cai ◽  
Ling Jin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Prognostic Factors ◽  
Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy

scholarly journals Cardiac arrest complicating cardiogenic shock: from pathophysiological insights to Impella-assisted cardiopulmonary resuscitation in a pheochromocytoma-induced Takotsubo cardiomyopathy—a case report

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Filippo Zilio ◽  
Simone Muraglia ◽  
Roberto Bonmassari
Keyword(s):  
Cardiac Arrest ◽  
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation ◽  
Left Ventricle ◽  
Cardiogenic Shock ◽  
Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy ◽  
Perfusion Pressure ◽  
Coronary Perfusion Pressure ◽  
Left Ventricular ◽  
Coronary Perfusion ◽  
Refractory Cardiac Arrest

Abstract Background A ‘catecholamine storm’ in a case of pheochromocytoma can lead to a transient left ventricular dysfunction similar to Takotsubo cardiomyopathy. A cardiogenic shock can thus develop, with high left ventricular end-diastolic pressure and a reduction in coronary perfusion pressure. This scenario can ultimately lead to a cardiac arrest, in which unloading the left ventricle with a peripheral left ventricular assist device (Impella®) could help in achieving the return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC). Case summary A patient affected by Takotsubo cardiomyopathy caused by a pheochromocytoma presented with cardiogenic shock that finally evolved into refractory cardiac arrest. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation was performed but ROSC was achieved only after Impella® placement. Discussion In the clinical scenario of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy due to pheochromocytoma, when cardiogenic shock develops treatment is difficult because exogenous catecholamines, required to maintain organ perfusion, could exacerbate hypertension and deteriorate the cardiomyopathy. Moreover, as the coronary perfusion pressure is critically reduced, refractory cardiac arrest could develop. Although veno-arterial extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation (va-ECMO) has been advocated as the treatment of choice for in-hospital refractory cardiac arrest, in the presence of left ventricular overload a device like Impella®, which carries fewer complications as compared to ECMO, could be effective in obtaining the ROSC by unloading the left ventricle.

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