"Inverted" tako-tsubo cardiomyopathy due to exogenous catecholamines.

Pheochromocytoma-induced reverse tako-tsubo with rapid recovery of left ventricular function.

Pheochromocytoma is a rare, catecholamine-secreting tumor of neuroendocrine cells. It has been documented to present atypically as myocardial ischemia, arrhythmias, or congestive heart failure. We present the case of a patient who had transient cardiomyopathy with hypokinesia of the basal portions of the left ventricle and hyperkinesia of the apex triggered by a pheochromocytoma crisis similar ...

Tako-tsubo cardiomyopathy

Tako-tsubo cardiomyopathy (transient left ventricular apical ballooning) is a reversible form of cardiomyopathy of unknown etiology. Tako-tsubo Cardiomyopathy (TTC) is typically precipitated by sudden emotional or physical stress, and is associated with excessive sympathetic stimulation and catecholamine release. Its clinical presentation is similar to that of acute coronary syndrome. The diagn...

Tako-tsubo cardiomyopathy after a hymenoptera sting and treatment with catecholamines.

Tako-tsubo cardiomyopathy precipitated by pheochromocytoma crisis.

We report the case of a 69 year-old Chinese lady with pheochromocytoma who developed chest pain and acute ST-segment elevation in the anterior leads on electrocardiography. She was given intravenous phenoxybenzamine for alpha-blockade before undergoing urgent coronary angiography. This revealed minor coronary artery disease. Left ventriculogram demonstrated akinesis in the apex with hypercontra...

Pseudomyxoma Peritonei Presenting as Inguinal Hernia

implanted due to continued risk of arrhythmia from electrolyte loss from the ileostomy. The QTc came down to 454ms and BNP fell to 179pg/ml at discharge. QT prolongation is the surface ECG manifestation of abnormal repolarisation of myocardial cells due to problems with cellular ion channels. The disorder is classified as either congenital or acquired. Acquired QT prolongation may be due to: 1....