Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy: A New Perspective in Asthma
| Autor: | Mohamad F Barbour, Mazen O. Al-Qadi, Fady Y. Marmoush, Thomas E. Noonan |
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| Rok vydání: | 2015 |
| Předmět: |
lcsh:Diseases of the circulatory (Cardiovascular) system
medicine.medical_specialty education.field_of_study Exacerbation business.industry Moderate asthma Stressor Population Cardiomyopathy Case Report medicine.disease lcsh:RC666-701 Internal medicine Etiology medicine Cardiology Myocardial infarction Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine business education Asthma |
| Zdroj: | Case Reports in Cardiology, Vol 2015 (2015) Case Reports in Cardiology |
| ISSN: | 2090-6412 2090-6404 |
| DOI: | 10.1155/2015/640795 |
| Popis: | Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM) is an entity of reversible cardiomyopathy known for its association with physical or emotional stress and may mimic myocardial infarction. We report an exceedingly rare case of albuterol-induced TCM with moderate asthma exacerbation. An interesting association that may help in understanding the etiology of TCM in the asthmatic population. Although the prognosis of TCM is excellent, it is crucial to recognize beta agonists as a potential stressor. |
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