Global Journal of Anesthesiology
Case Report
Case Report
Peri-Operative Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy: A Case Series
Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy (TC) is a reversible, stress-induced, non-ischemic cardiomyopathy
associated with temporary weakness of the myocardium and midventricular or apical ballooning.1, 2
Angina, ST abnormalities, elevated troponins, ventricular asynergy, CHF, and decreased EF are all
components of TC. The unique finding is that they occur on the absence of CAD.3 In this case series
with IRB approval we report three cases of post-operative cardiac symptoms that all resulted in a
diagnosis of TC.
associated with temporary weakness of the myocardium and midventricular or apical ballooning.1, 2
Angina, ST abnormalities, elevated troponins, ventricular asynergy, CHF, and decreased EF are all
components of TC. The unique finding is that they occur on the absence of CAD.3 In this case series
with IRB approval we report three cases of post-operative cardiac symptoms that all resulted in a
diagnosis of TC.
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