Dynamic left ventricular outflow tract gradient resulting from Takotsubo cardiomyopathy ameliorated by intra-aortic balloon pump counterpulsation: a case report.

Jim O'Brien Stephen Mahony Roger J Byrne Robert A Byrne

Published in: European heart journal. Case reports (2021)

We recommend early use of mechanical support with IABP counterpulsation to expedite recovery in patients with acute Takotsubo cardiomyopathy with associated LVOT obstruction.

Keyphrases

left ventricular
heart failure
hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
cardiac resynchronization therapy
aortic valve
left atrial
mitral valve
aortic stenosis
pulmonary artery
atrial fibrillation