Management of cardiogenic shock by circulatory support during reverse Tako-Tsubo following amphetamine exposure: A report of two cases

Stress-induced cardiomyopathy was first described in Japanese patients as Tako-Tsubo cardiomyopathy (TTC).1 This syndrome mimicking acute myocardial infarction with normal coronary arteries is predominantly preceded by emotional and/or physical triggers and is characterized by transient left ventricular apical ballooning. Many variations of this syndrome have been recently described in the literature.2 One of the rarest is reverse or inverted type of this syndrome with hyperdynamic apex and complete akinesia of the base.
Source: Heart and Lung - Category: Intensive Care Authors: Source Type: research