Open AccessStress Induced Cardiomyopathy (Takotsubo) in a Post-Operative Pregnancy Induced Hypertension Patient Operated for Caesarean Section: A Case Report
Author(s) -
Shweta Takalkar,
Pratibha Deshmukh,
Sweety Pasari,
Pratibha Deshmukh,
Vivek Chakole
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of pharmaceutical research international
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2456-9119
DOI - 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i38b32109
Subject(s) - caesarean section , medicine , pregnancy , cardiomyopathy , stressor , multidisciplinary team , obstetrics , psychiatry , pediatrics , heart failure , nursing , cardiology , genetics , biology
This is a case of a 30 year old female, with Pregnancy Induced Hypertension and history of psychiatric illness in the past, subsequently developed TCM in the intra-operative period. ECG showed subtle fresh changes. There were multiple stressors for our patient namely acute blood loss, spinal anaesthesia and history of psychiatric illness. The decision on the timing and mode of delivery should be guided by obstetrical reasons. A multidisciplinary team of cardiologists, obstetricians, neonatologists, and psychologists should be involved. This case highlights the importance of being extra vigilant in patients having psychiatric disorders undergoing any surgical procedure especially caesarean section.