2024
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy and cardiogenic shock due to hypokalaemic rhabdomyolysis
Hwang E, Namburar S, Siegel M, Sanchez A. Takotsubo cardiomyopathy and cardiogenic shock due to hypokalaemic rhabdomyolysis. BMJ Case Reports 2024, 17: e261456. PMID: 39419603, DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2024-261456.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsEchocardiographyElectrocardiographyFemaleHumansHypokalemiaMiddle AgedRhabdomyolysisShock, CardiogenicTakotsubo CardiomyopathyConceptsTakotsubo cardiomyopathyCardiogenic shockAssociated with Takotsubo cardiomyopathyConsistent with cardiogenic shockConsistent with takotsubo cardiomyopathyTriggers of takotsubo cardiomyopathyCentral venous oxygen saturationInfluence cardiac morbidityChronic idiopathic constipationLow central venous oxygen saturationST-segment elevationVenous oxygen saturationWorsening cardiomyopathyGlobal hypokinesisPrognostic significanceCardiac morbidityIdiopathic constipationSpiked helmet signSegment elevationECG patternOxygen saturationCardiomyopathyRhabdomyolysisEchocardiographyEating disorders
2011
Diagnosis and Management of Life-Threatening Pulmonary Embolism
Marshall PS, Mathews KS, Siegel MD. Diagnosis and Management of Life-Threatening Pulmonary Embolism. Journal Of Intensive Care Medicine 2011, 26: 275-294. PMID: 21606060, DOI: 10.1177/0885066610392658.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMassive pulmonary embolusDiagnosis of PECatheter-based therapiesPulmonary emboliTomographic pulmonary angiographySurgical embolectomyThrombolytic therapyPoor outcomePulmonary angiographyLife-threatening pulmonary emboliLife-Threatening Pulmonary EmbolismLower extremity Doppler ultrasoundInferior vena cava filterComplicated hospital courseImproved pulmonary perfusionPulmonary artery vasodilatorsRecurrent pulmonary emboliRight ventricular dysfunctionUse of vasopressorsBrain natriuretic peptidePresence of hypotensionLife-threatening hemorrhageChoice of treatmentCatheter-based interventionsVena cava filters