Methadone-Induced Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia Complicated by Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy in a Malnourished Patient.

ABSTRACT: Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TC) is a syndrome characterized by acute and transient regional systolic myocardial dysfunction. TC often mimics myocardial infarction without obstructive coronary disease. We present a case of a 48-year-old woman who developed TC following the onset of polymorphic ventricular tachycardia in the setting of methadone intoxication.

SUBMITTER: Ali M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8042543 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature