Key result
A 70-year-old female developed Takotsubo cardiomyopathy on postoperative day one following an uncomplicated laparoscopic Toupet fundoplication, which resolved with supportive care.
Case Report (n=1)
Highlights the rare occurrence of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy following uncomplicated paraesophageal hernia repair and emphasizes the importance of prompt diagnosis and supportive care.
May prompt consideration of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy in atypical postoperative presentations; single case leaves open incidence and risk factors.
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM) is a rare stress-induced condition that appears rarely in suspected acute myocardial infarction cases. It causes unexplained left ventricular failure, but most cases are reversible with supportive treatment. In this report, we present the case of a 70-year-old female who developed acute hypotension after a laparoscopic Toupet fundoplication on postoperative day one, requiring care in the surgical intensive care unit. Following consultation with the cardiology service and further imaging and tests, she was diagnosed with TCM. This report outlines the potential mechanisms and management of TCM in the intensive care unit, emphasizing the importance of prompt diagnosis and treatment.
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Kan et al. (2023) conducted a case report in Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy (n=1). Laparoscopic Toupet fundoplication was evaluated on Development of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy. A 70-year-old female developed Takotsubo cardiomyopathy on postoperative day one following an uncomplicated laparoscopic Toupet fundoplication, which resolved with supportive care.
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