Key result
A 40-year-old male developed Takotsubo cardiomyopathy two hours after his first electroconvulsive therapy, which was not prevented by prior adrenergic blockade with propranolol.
Why the study?
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is a rare complication of electroconvulsive therapy, and improved clinical understanding could enhance early recognition of patients at risk.
Does electroconvulsive therapy trigger Takotsubo cardiomyopathy in a patient receiving adjuvant beta-blocker therapy?
Population
A 40-year-old male with schizophrenia receiving haloperidol, clozapine, and propranolol
Design
Case report and literature review
Authors
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ECT may rarely trigger TC in males with schizophrenia; leaves open whether cardiac monitoring protocols need expansion.
Case Report (n=1)
Does electroconvulsive therapy trigger Takotsubo cardiomyopathy in a patient receiving adjuvant beta-blocker therapy?
Adjuvant beta-blocker therapy with propranolol did not prevent the occurrence of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy following electroconvulsive therapy.
Medved et al. (2018) conducted a case report in Takotsubo cardiomyopathy after electroconvulsive therapy (n=1). Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) was evaluated on Takotsubo cardiomyopathy occurrence. A 40-year-old male developed Takotsubo cardiomyopathy two hours after his first electroconvulsive therapy, which was not prevented by prior adrenergic blockade with propranolol.
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