Reversible left ventricular dysfunction resembling Takotsubo syndrome after self-injection of adrenaline.

Abstract

Transient left ventricular (LV) ballooning syndrome, or Takotsubo syndrome, is characterized by a reversible LV dysfunction. The pathophysiology has not been fully elucidated, but an excess of catecholamines seems to have an essential role. The case of a 27-year-old man who developed transient LV dysfunction resembling Takotsubo syndrome after self-injection of adrenaline is described. The present case may provide additional evidence to the hypothesis of excess sympathetic activation in LV ballooning syndrome.

• Authors: Hans Christian Volz, Christian Erbel, Johannes Berentelg, Hugo A Katus, Norbert Frey
• Journal: The Canadian journal of cardiology (Can J Cardiol) Vol. 25 Issue 7 Pg. e261-2 (Jul 2009) ISSN: 1916-7075 [Electronic] England
• PMID: 19584984 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Adrenergic beta-Antagonists
• Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
• Vasoconstrictor Agents
• Epinephrine

Topics

• Adrenergic beta-Antagonists (therapeutic use)
• Adult
• Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors (therapeutic use)
• Diagnosis, Differential
• Epinephrine (administration & dosage, adverse effects)
• Humans
• Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumping
• Male
• Self Medication
• Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy (chemically induced, diagnosis, therapy)
• Vasoconstrictor Agents (administration & dosage, adverse effects)
• Ventricular Dysfunction, Left (chemically induced, diagnosis, therapy)