Cardiac Arrest and Inverted Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy Following Intramyometrial Vasopressin Injection During Myomectomy

Vasopressin is involved in cardiovascular homeostasis that can influence coronary perfusion. It is commonly used as a local vasoconstricting agent during gynaecological procedures. We present a case of cardiac arrest and inverse Takotsubo features following intramyometrial vasopressin administratio...

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Main Authors: Alenka Golicnik, Eda Vrtacnik Bokal, Vojka Gorjup
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SMC MEDIA SRL 2021-05-01
Series:European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.ejcrim.com/index.php/EJCRIM/article/view/2504