Perioperative Stress-Induced (Takotsubo) Cardiomyopathy in Liver Transplant Recipients

J Crit Care Med (Targu Mures). 2018 Apr 1;4(2):56-63. doi: 10.2478/jccm-2018-0006. eCollection 2018 Apr.

Abstract

A comprehensive analysis of published cases of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, occurred in liver transplant recipients in the perioperative period, has been attempted in this review. Predisposing factors, precipitating events, potential physiological mechanisms, acute and post-event management have been discussed.

Keywords: Takotsubo cardiomyopathy; liver transplant; precipitating events; predisposing factors.