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Stress Cardiomyopathy Precipitated by Withdrawal of Epoprostenol
We describe a case of stress-induced cardiomyopathy following epoprostenol withdrawal. A patient with pulmonary arterial hypertension presented with a malfunctioning Hickman catheter. Inappropriate withdrawal of epoprostenol resulted in shock. Evaluation
William J. Gionfriddo, MD +2 more
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The role of inflammation in stress cardiomyopathy [PDF]
Stress cardiomyopathy (SC) is an increasingly recognized form of acute heart failure, which has been linked to a wide variety of emotional and physical triggers. The pathophysiological mechanisms of the disease remain incompletely understood, however, inflammation has been recently shown to play a pivotal role.
Andra Maria Ciutac, Dana Dawson
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Takotsubo cardiomyopathy during ambulatory anesthesia for bladder hydrodistension therapy -A case report- [PDF]
Stress-induced cardiomyopathy, also referred to Takotsubo cardiomyopathy or apical ballooning syndrome presents in perioperative period. We demonstrated a case of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy recognized after general anesthesia for bladder hydrodistension ...
Kazuto Yamashita +5 more
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BackgroundEpilepsy is a disorder that can manifest as abnormalities in neurological or physical function. Stress cardiomyopathy is closely associated with neurological stimulation. However, the mechanisms underlying the interrelationship between epilepsy
Xuanrui Ji +9 more
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We present a case of reversible stress cardiomyopathy in a surgical patient, described here as a forme fruste due to its atypical features. It is important to recognize such unusual presentation of stress cardiomyopathy that mimics acute coronary ...
Mahesh Anantha Narayanan +3 more
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Case Report: Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy After Traumatic Brain Injury
Introduction: Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM) or “stress cardiomyopathy” is an uncommon condition characterized by transient cardiac dysfunction with left ventricular apical ballooning in an appropriate clinical context. TCM has been observed in a variety
Fajun Wang, Joseph Darby
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Unusual Findings and Outcomes of Balloon Mitral Valvotomy [PDF]
Balloon mitral valvotomy is a common procedure done for rheumatic mitral stenosis. However, certain cases may pose challenges and rarely may be life-threatening. Here, three unusual cases of balloon mitral valvotomy are presented.
Ravindranath K Shankarappa +4 more
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A locus on chromosome 5 is associated with dilated cardiomyopathy in Doberman Pinschers [PDF]
Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a heterogeneous group of heart diseases with a strong genetic background. Currently, many human DCM cases exist where no causative mutation can be identified.
Matthew T. Webster +40 more
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Autosomal recessive dilated cardiomyopathy due to DOLK mutations results from abnormal dystroglycan O-mannosylation [PDF]
Genetic causes for autosomal recessive forms of dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) are only rarely identified, although they are thought to contribute considerably to sudden cardiac death and heart failure, especially in young children.
Steenbergen, Gerry +20 more
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Takotsubo cardiomyopathy associated with severe hypothyroidism in an elderly female
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, also known as stress cardiomyopathy, is a syndrome that affects predominantly postmenopausal women. Despite multiple described mechanisms, intense, neuroadrenergic myocardial stimulation appears to be the main trigger ...
Jorge A Brenes-Salazar
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