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Reverse Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy Following Exploratory Laparotomy.
Tamer Akel1, Emad Barsoum1, Jad Mroue1
1Staten Island University Hospital, Staten Island, NY, USA.
Summary
Reverse takotsubo cardiomyopathy, a rare heart condition, involves reversible wall motion abnormalities without coronary artery issues. This case highlights its occurrence post-surgery, adding to limited literature on postoperative instances.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Internal Medicine
Background:
- Reverse takotsubo cardiomyopathy is a rare condition affecting the left ventricle's basal segment.
- It presents with reversible regional wall motion abnormalities and lacks coronary artery pathology.
- Distinct differences exist compared to typical takotsubo cardiomyopathy in various clinical aspects.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a rare case of reverse takotsubo cardiomyopathy.
- To describe its occurrence in the postoperative setting following exploratory laparotomy.
Main Methods:
- Case report presentation.
- Review of clinical presentation and echocardiographic findings.
Main Results:
- A 44-year-old woman developed reverse takotsubo cardiomyopathy post-exploratory laparotomy.
- The condition exhibited typical features of reversible regional wall motion abnormalities in the basal left ventricle.
Conclusions:
- Postoperative reverse takotsubo cardiomyopathy is infrequently documented.
- This case contributes to understanding this rare cardiac condition in the context of surgical stress.
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