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Takotsubo cardiomyopathy post liver transplantation.
- Source :
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Cardiovascular journal of Africa [Cardiovasc J Afr] 2016 Oct 23; Vol. 27 (5), pp. e1-e3. Date of Electronic Publication: 2016 Oct 23. - Publication Year :
- 2016
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Abstract
- A patient with end-stage liver disease developed stress-induced Takotsubo cardiomyopathy post liver transplantation, with haemodynamic instability requiring a left ventricular assist device. We discuss the diagnosis and management of this condition.
- Subjects :
- Echocardiography
End Stage Liver Disease diagnosis
Heart-Assist Devices
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Recovery of Function
Stroke Volume
Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy diagnostic imaging
Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy physiopathology
Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy therapy
Time Factors
Treatment Outcome
Ventricular Function, Left
End Stage Liver Disease surgery
Liver Transplantation adverse effects
Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy etiology
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1680-0745
- Volume :
- 27
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Cardiovascular journal of Africa
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 27805244
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.5830/CVJA-2016-032