A case report of cerebral arterial gas embolism (CAGE) associated with Takotsubo cardiomyopathy.

A case report of cerebral arterial gas embolism (CAGE) associated with Takotsubo cardiomyopathy. Diving Hyperb Med. 2019 Sep 30;49(3):229-232 Authors: McCool D, Butler C, Evans J, Aase C Abstract A 43-year-old female scuba diver was retrieved and treated following a rapid ascent and presumed cerebral arterial gas embolism (CAGE). She subsequently developed respiratory distress and was found to have Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, with transient left ventricular dysfunction, elevated cardiac enzymes, and normal CT coronary angiography. We believe this to be the first report of CAGE associated with Takotsubo cardiomyopathy. PMID: 31523799 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine - Category: Sports Medicine Tags: Diving Hyperb Med Source Type: research