Direct current cardioversion can rarely induce takotsubo cardiomyopathy, which may present with severe sequelae like cardiogenic shock but is usually reversible with supportive care.
Case Report (n=1)
Direct current cardioversion can rarely induce Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, requiring prompt recognition and supportive care for cardiogenic shock or pulmonary edema.
Key Teaching Points•Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is a rare but possible complication of direct current cardioversion.•Patients often suffer severe sequalae, mostly in the form of acute pulmonary edema or cardiogenic shock.•The condition is usually quickly reversible but requires adequate supportive care with vasopressors and/or mechanical ventilation if needed. •Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is a rare but possible complication of direct current cardioversion.•Patients often suffer severe sequalae, mostly in the form of acute pulmonary edema or cardiogenic shock.•The condition is usually quickly reversible but requires adequate supportive care with vasopressors and/or mechanical ventilation if needed.
Zaghlol et al. (Tue,) conducted a case report in Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (n=1). Direct current cardioversion was evaluated on Takotsubo cardiomyopathy. Direct current cardioversion can rarely induce takotsubo cardiomyopathy, which may present with severe sequelae like cardiogenic shock but is usually reversible with supportive care.