Takotsubo cardiomyopathy post liver transplantation : case report

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.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Cardiovascular Journal of Africa 2016-09, Vol.27 (5), p.1-3
Hauptverfasser:	Vachiat, Ahmed, McCutcheon, Keir, Mahomed, Adam, Manga, Pravin, Schleicher, Gunter, Brand, Liezl, Botha, Jean, Sussman, Martin
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Left ventricular assist device Liver transplantation Takotsubo cardiomyopathy
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Zusammenfassung:	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.
ISSN:	1995-1892 1680-0745
DOI:	10.5830/CVJA-2016-032