A case of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy with cardiogenic shock after influenza infection successfully recovered by IMPELLA support

Makiko Nakamura*, Masaki Nakagaito, Masakazu Hori, Hiroshi Ueno, Koichiro Kinugawa

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

We recently experienced a case of cardiogenic shock due to influenza-related Takotsubo cardiomyopathy with atrial tachycardia and respiratory distress syndrome. Temporary mechanical circulatory support by IMPELLA 2.5 improved end-organ failure and resulted in cardiac recovery with sinus rhythm conversion.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)330-333
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of Artificial Organs
Volume22
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - 2019/12/01

Keywords

  • Mechanical circulatory support
  • Stress cardiomyopathy
  • Supraventricular tachycardia
  • Ventricular assist device

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Medicine (miscellaneous)
  • Biomaterials
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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