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Inverted Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy Associated With the Consumption of a Weight Management Supplement

Year: 2019

Type: article

Abstract: Inverted takotsubo cardiomyopathy (ITC) is a rare disease that has a strong association with pheochromocytoma and intracranial hemorrhage. We describe the case of a patient who developed ITC after an extra dose, along with chronic exposure, of a weight management supplement containing caffeine and amphetamine-like stimulants, a combination that could potentially raise the local sympathetic tone of the myocardium. The patient was managed conservatively and recovered in 2 months. This report emphasizes the importance of the awareness of the potential association between ITC and the consumption of caffeine and amphetamine-like stimulants.

Source: CJC Open

DOI: 10.1016/j.cjco.2019.11.002

Authors: Zhehao Dai, Terunobu Fukuda, Katsuhito Kinoshita, Nobuyuki Komiyama

Institution: St. Luke's International 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: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,100