Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy in the setting of Urosepsis

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/nhj.v20i2.59446

Keywords:

Echocardiography, Stress induced cardiomyopathy, Takotsubo cardiomyopathy

Abstract

Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is a rare cardiac condition associated with transient left ventricular apical wall motion abnormalities in association with stress but without any signifcant coronary artery disease. We present a case of takotsubo cardiomyopathy presenting as acute pulmonary edema in the background of urosepsis.

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Published

2023-11-05

How to Cite

Saraf, A., Hirachan, A., & Sharma, R. (2023). Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy in the setting of Urosepsis. Nepalese Heart Journal, 20(2), 51–53. https://doi.org/10.3126/nhj.v20i2.59446

Issue

Vol. 20 No. 2 (2023)

Section

Case Reports

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