Tunisian Journal of Emergency Medicine

An abrupt cardiogenic shock in a female at the era of COVID 19 pandemic lockdown

Authors

  • Rania Hammami

    Hedi Chaker Hospital, Cardiology departement of Sfax, Tunisia ,

  • Syrine Triki

    ,

  • Aimen Dammak

    ,

  • Faiza Safi

    Pediatic intensive care unit, Hedi Chaker hospital , Sfax, Tunisia ,

  • Olfa Chakroun

    Emergency department, Habib Bourguiba University Hospital ,
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.0000/enwzv880
Keywords:
cardiogenic shock, covid-19, Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, ultrasound
Abstract

We reported the challenging diagnosis of Takotsubo syndrome TTS in a female , admitted to the intensive care unit , with a cardiogenic shock and we highlighted the impact of Levosimendon use in the salvage of this patient.

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Published
31-03-2025
Issue
Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025): TJEM 2025: Vol.3 Issue 1
Section
Case Reports
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An abrupt cardiogenic shock in a female at the era of COVID 19 pandemic lockdown. (2025). Tunisian Journal of Emergency Medicine, 3(1). https://doi.org/10.0000/enwzv880