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High-dose intravenous methylprednisolone induced Takotsubo cardiomyopathy presenting as cardiogenic shock in a 65-year-old female.
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This case report suggests that high-dose intravenous corticosteroids may act as a trigger for Takotsubo cardiomyopathy.
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Highlights high-dose corticosteroids as a potential rare trigger for Takotsubo cardiomyopathy; leaves open the.
• A case of iatrogenic corticosteroids induced Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is proposed. • Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is classically preceded by an emotional or physiological stressor. • No specific trigger can be identified in up to one-third of cases of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy. • The role of a multi-disciplinary approach is crucial when no clear precipitating factor can be identified.
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Candilio et al. (2017) conducted a case report in Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (n=1). Methylprednisolone was evaluated on Diagnosis of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy. High-dose intravenous methylprednisolone induced Takotsubo cardiomyopathy presenting as cardiogenic shock in a 65-year-old female.
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