Catecholamine-induced Takotsubo syndrome: a case series.
Nicola CampanaAlessandra GioiMaria Francesca MarchettiMartina GiustiSimone AngiusLudovica CaggiariMattia BiddauMontisci RobertaPublished in: European heart journal. Case reports (2023)
These cases warn the physicians about the importance of routinely screening myocardial impairment through clinical assessment, electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring, and serial cardiac troponin testing after catecholamine i.v. bolus administration. In case of alterations of these exams, performing a prompt echocardiogram allows early detection of cat-TS, to provide immediate suitable medical support and avoid complications.