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Venoarteriovenous Extracorporeal Life Support for Severe Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy: A Case Report

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: ABSTRACT: In this case report, the authors describe the use of venoarteriovenous extracorporeal life support (V-AV ECLS) for a patient presenting with severe takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM) secondary to a breakthrough seizure. Given a presentation of hypoxia, V-AV ECLS was instituted and weaned quickly after cardiac recovery. The patient was discharged home after complications from cardiogenic shock resolved. The incidence of mechanical support is rising in patients presenting with TCM, and cardiogenic shock and V-AV ECLS may become a viable support method for this specific patient population.

Source: Annals of Cardiac Anaesthesia

DOI: 10.4103/aca.aca_196_25

Authors: Charlie Slowey, John Bruno, Michael R. Massoomi, Mindaugas Rackauskas, Torben K. Becker, Marc O. Maybauer

Institutions: University of Florida Health, University of Florida, Philipps University of Marburg, The University of Queensland, Prince Charles Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy and Associated Phenomena

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7154372449

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