Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy Complicating Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Hypothermia and Hypernatremia in a Comatose Patient
Document Type
Article
Publication Title
Cureus
Abstract
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM) is a transient wall motion abnormality of the left ventricular apex associated with emotional or physical stress. In the setting of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), it is thought to be caused by the compound effect of a catecholamine surge and the noxious effect of acidosis and ketones leading to myocardial stunning. In this report, the first of its kind in the Middle East, we describe the case of a 71-year-old comatose patient, who was being treated for DKA and hypernatremia and was incidentally diagnosed with TCM. We also review 15 case reports of DKA-induced TCM published to date in the literature, many of which had an atypical presentation and good outcomes. Furthermore, we discuss possible risk factors for TCM in our case and supporting literature. It is recommended to maintain increased vigilance and attempt early identification of such conditions in acutely ill patients to prevent life-threatening complications.
First Page
e65009
DOI
10.7759/cureus.65009
Publication Date
7-1-2024
Recommended Citation
AlShehabi, Nagam; Hallak, Yusuf; Battistin, Umberto; Faraji, Hanan; Othman, Malek; and Alkowatli, Hamza, "Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy Complicating Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Hypothermia and Hypernatremia in a Comatose Patient" (2024). Internal Medicine. 262.
https://scholar.bridgeporthospital.org/internal_medicine/262
Identifier
39161482 (pubmed); PMC11333144 (pmc); 10.7759/cureus.65009 (doi)