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Takotsubo cardiomyopathy associated with nonepileptic seizure after percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy under general anesthesia

Authors: Sang-Wook Shin, Seung-Hoon Baek, Bong-Soo Choi, Hyeon-Jeong Lee, Kyoung-Hoon Kim, Eun-Soo Kim

Published in: Journal of Anesthesia | Issue 3/2010

Abstract

Nonepileptic seizures are rare complication after general anesthesia. Postoperative seizure-induced oxidative stress promotes acute catecholamine toxicity of the myocardium. Takotsubo cardiomyopathy may be more frequent in the perioperative setting than commonly appreciated. We report a case of nonepileptic seizure developed during emergence from general anesthesia. The patient subsequently developed takotsubo cardiomyopathy. We now clearly recognize that patients with seizure activities after general anesthesia may be a higher risk for takotsubo cardiomyopathy.

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Title: Takotsubo cardiomyopathy associated with nonepileptic seizure after percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy under general anesthesia
Authors: Sang-Wook Shin
Seung-Hoon Baek
Bong-Soo Choi
Hyeon-Jeong Lee
Kyoung-Hoon Kim
Eun-Soo Kim
Publication date: 01-06-2010
Publisher: Springer Japan
Published in: Journal of Anesthesia / Issue 3/2010
Print ISSN: 0913-8668
Electronic ISSN: 1438-8359
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00540-010-0904-7

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Takotsubo cardiomyopathy associated with nonepileptic seizure after percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy under general anesthesia

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