Title of article
Cardiogenic Shock due to Psychosis-Induced Inverted Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy Bridged-to-Recovery with a Percutaneous Left Ventricular Assist Device
Author/Authors
Korabathina, Ravi Department of Cardiovascular Sciences - University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine - Bayfront Health Medical Center, USA , Abel, Warren Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care - Bayfront Health Medical Center St. Petersburg, USA , Labovitz, Arthur Department of Cardiovascular Sciences - University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, USA
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6
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1
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6
Abstract
Inverted Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, a less common variant in the spectrum of stress-induced cardiomyopathy, is increasingly
being reported. This report describes an acute psychiatric illness leading to the onset of this syndrome. The patient presented here
developed cardiogenic shock but successfully recovered with the use of a percutaneous left ventricular assist device.
Keywords
Cardiogenic , Left Ventricular , Psychosis-Induced Inverted
Journal title
Case Reports in Cardiology
Serial Year
2016
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Record number
2607856
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