Takotsubo cardiomyopathy triggered by SARS-CoV-2 infection in a critically ill patient
Fadi Taza, Mary Zulty, Arjun Kanwal, Daniel Grove
Abstract
COVID-19 became a global pandemic in early 2020. While well known for its pulmonary manifestations, the virus also has a number of cardiac manifestations as well. Takotsubo syndrome has scarcely been reported in patients with COVID-19, but it is possible that the cytokine storm associated with the infection can trigger Takotsubo syndrome in patients with underlying risk factors for Takotsubo (emotional distress, physical distress, history of psychiatric disorders).
Topics & Concepts
Takotsubo syndromeCytokine stormCardiomyopathyCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)MedicineDistressSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)PandemicIntensive care medicine2019-20 coronavirus outbreakAcute respiratory distressCritically illInternal medicineCardiologyHeart failureLungVirologyClinical psychologyOutbreakDiseaseInfectious disease (medical specialty)Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy and Associated PhenomenaElectroconvulsive Therapy StudiesLong-Term Effects of COVID-19