Stress Cardiomyopathy Managed with Extracorporeal Support after Self-Injection of Epinephrine

Case Rep Crit Care. 2017:2017:3731069. doi: 10.1155/2017/3731069. Epub 2017 Aug 27.

Abstract

A 28-year-old man was admitted to the ICU for self-injection of Epinephrine. This injection resulted in the rapid development of a catecholamine-induced cardiomyopathy (inverted Takotsubo) with a severe cardiogenic shock. The importance of ventricular dysfunction required the implementation of a temporary arteriovenous circulatory support until the recovery of myocardial stunning. This case allows redefining the role of circulatory assistance during cardiotropic agents intoxication.

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