Stress Cardiomyopathy due to Misuse of Transdermal Fentanyl Patches in an Elderly Patient
Journal of the Korean Geriatrics Society
;
: 99-101, 2015.
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in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-19401
ABSTRACT
Stress cardiomyopathy is characterized by transient systolic dysfunction of the apical and/or mid segment of the left ventricle. The main pathophysiology of stress cardiomyopathy is the excessive release of catecholamine. Opioid withdrawal can initiate a surge of catecholamine and an attack of stress cardiomyopathy. In this case, we report a case of stress cardiomyopathy due to iatrogenic withdrawal from transdermal fentanyl.
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Main subject:
Fentanyl
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Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy
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Heart Ventricles
Limits:
Aged
/
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Geriatrics Society
Year:
2015
Type:
Article
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