Takotsubo cardiomyopathy-like phenotype in a boy

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Mohammed Firdouse1, Arnav Garwal1, Claudia Lace De Almeida2

  • 1Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster Children's Hospital, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada.

Journal of Pediatric Intensive Care
|June 20, 2019
PubMed

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Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, a stress-induced heart condition, was observed in a child post-tonsillectomy. This rare pediatric case highlights potential triggers and recovery in young patients.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Cardiology
  • Cardiovascular Research
  • Critical Care Medicine

Background:

  • Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TTC) typically presents in adults following significant emotional or physical stress.
  • Pediatric cases of TTC are rare, with limited understanding of its triggers and clinical course in children.

Observation:

  • A 4-year-old boy developed symptoms mimicking TTC after tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy.
  • Clinical presentation included cyanosis, dyspnea, altered consciousness, and echocardiographic findings of left ventricular hypokinesia and apical ballooning.

Findings:

  • The child received hemodynamic support with inotropes and diuretics.
  • Cardiac function normalized within 3-4 weeks, with complete recovery and no residual abnormalities upon follow-up.

Implications:

  • Post-tonsillectomy complications such as myocarditis, rhabdomyolysis, or sepsis may act as stressors for TTC in children.
  • This case underscores the importance of considering TTC in pediatric patients presenting with acute cardiac dysfunction after stressful events.
  • Further research is warranted to elucidate the pathophysiology and management of TTC in pediatric populations.

Keywords:
Takotsubo cardiomyopathybroken heart syndromemyocardial stunningstress cardiomyopathytransient left apical ballooning

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