Takotsubo cardiomyopathy complicating thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair
We describe the management of a patient with symptomatic spinal cord hypoperfusion after thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair, where the neurological insult and associated emotional stress precipitated Takotsubo cardiomyopathy. Transthoracic Echocardiography showed akinetic mid and apical left ventricular segments, while basal segments were spared. Emergent coronary angiography ruled out acute coronary syndrome. Excess catecholamines have been postulated as a contributing mechanism to the disease, therefore, catecholamines were avoided to prevent further myocardial injury.
Source: Journal of Clinical Anesthesia - Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Mohamed Abdalla, Mohamed Abdel Halim, Vaibhav Bora, Negmeldeen F. Mamoun Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research
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