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Cardiology , Toxicology

A Case of a Broken Heart: Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy Following Intentional Overdose of Psychiatric and Antihistamine Medications

1/1/0001 Alexis Bromley, MD , Asad Nasir, MD
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TTC), also known as stress-induced cardiomyopathy or "broken heart syndrome," is a transient cardiac dysfunction often triggered by physical or emotional stress. Although the
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Critical Care

Critical Care: Angiotensin II for Management of Refractory Shock

1/1/0001 Vishnu Dontu , Rishab Agarwal , Jace C. Bradshaw, MD
Refractory shock is commonly managed with vasopressin, but it carries the risk of adverse side effects. Angiotensin II (Ang II) is gaining recognition as an alternative therapy.