A Case of Acute Reversible Cardiomyopathy With Addisonian Crisis

A 34-year-old female was admitted with septic shock and disseminated intravascular coagulation syndrome caused by invasive pneumococcal infection. During hospitalization, she developed progressive respiratory failure caused by congestive heart failure. The low output syndrome progressed with reduced EF (20%) without LV dilatation. She was transferred to our hospital for the intensive therapy. After treatment with dobutamine, her symptom got better. Coronary angiogram did not reveal organic stenosis.

Source: Journal of Cardiac Failure - August 24, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Ayane Miyagi, Yuichiro Toma, Kaoru Goya, Tomohiro Shiohira, Shoichiro Yamazato, Hidekazu Ikemiyagi, Tomoko Shinzato, Masashi Iwabuchi, Yusuke Ohya Source Type: research