Recurrent, severe, and rapidly reversible apical ballooning syndrome in status asthmaticus

Heart Lung. 2010 Nov-Dec;39(6):537-9. doi: 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2009.11.004.

Abstract

Apical ballooning syndrome, or Tako-tsubo cardiomyopathy, is a peculiar form of transient left-ventricular dysfunction originally described as triggered by emotional stress. Subsequent reports indicated that physical stressors can also induce this clinical syndrome. We describe for the first time, to the best of our knowledge, a case of recurrent, severe, and quickly reversible apical ballooning syndrome provoked by the use of high-dose inhaled β-adrenergic agonists in status asthmaticus.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adrenergic beta-Agonists / adverse effects
  • Aged
  • Critical Care*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Nebulizers and Vaporizers
  • Recurrence
  • Respiratory Care Units*
  • Risk Factors
  • Status Asthmaticus / complications*
  • Status Asthmaticus / diagnosis
  • Status Asthmaticus / psychology
  • Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy / etiology*
  • Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy / prevention & control
  • Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy / psychology
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Adrenergic beta-Agonists