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Takotsubo cardiomyopathy post liver transplantation.

Authors :
Vachiat A
McCutcheon K
Mahomed A
Schleicher G
Brand L
Botha J
Sussman M
Manga P
Source :
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

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.

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