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M Jabaudon1, M Bonnin, F Bolandard
1Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Hôtel-Dieu, CHU Clermont-Ferrand, France. matthieujabaudon@yahoo.fr
Abstract:
A 77-year-old female was admitted in our hospital for uterine prolapse surgery. She developed ventricular tachycardia during induction of general anaesthesia and after initial symptomatic measures, she was transferred to the coronary care unit. Heart failure persisted and electrocardiographic changes mimicking acute myocardial infarction appeared. Coronary angiography was normal and left ventriculography revealed akinesis of the apical region of the left ventricle and apical ballooning during systole, with relative sparing of the base of the heart. Complete recovery of left ventricular function occurred 8 days after the initial onset of symptoms. A diagnosis of Takotsubo syndrome was made on the basis of consistent clinical and laboratory findings, typical echocardiography and angiography findings, and reversible course. This case emphasises the importance of being aware of uncommon causes of cardiac dysfunction in stressful situations, especially during induction of general anaesthesia.
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