Takotsubo cardiomyopathy in a 4-year-old female with pneumococcal meningitis

Takotsubo cardiomyopathy in a 4-year-old female with pneumococcal meningitis

A previously healthy 4-year-old female presented in cardiogenic shock with pneumococcal meningitis. Findings on echocardiogram raised suspicion for takotsubo cardiomyopathy. With supportive care, left ventricular systolic function normalised. Findings on cardiac imaging helped determine the aetiolog...

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Veröffentlicht in:Cardiology in the young 2023-09, Vol.33 (9), p.1-1725
Hauptverfasser: Munoz, Kevin J, Feig, Cheyenne L, Frandsen, Erik L
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:A previously healthy 4-year-old female presented in cardiogenic shock with pneumococcal meningitis. Findings on echocardiogram raised suspicion for takotsubo cardiomyopathy. With supportive care, left ventricular systolic function normalised. Findings on cardiac imaging helped determine the aetiology and avoid further invasive studies or unnecessary treatment.
ISSN:1047-9511
1467-1107
DOI:10.1017/S1047951123000343