Takotsubo or stress-induced cardiomyopathy is described as reversible left ventricular dysfunction that develops following a stressful emotional or physical event primarily occurring in postmenopausal females. Many physiologic triggers have been identified in the pathogenesis of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, including diseases which affect the central nervous system such as traumatic brain injuries, hemorrhagic and ischemic strokes, epilepsy, and central nervous system infections, including meningitis and encephalitis; however, there are very few published case reports of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy in the setting of fungal meningoencephalitis. We present a unique case of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy secondary to
Cryptococcus neoformans
meningoencephalitis in a middle-aged female with a history of multiple sclerosis who was taking immunosuppressive therapy.
Atrial fibrillation is an irregular rhythm with increased risk of morbidityand mortality. Commonly due to thromboembolism at the left atrialappendage. Guideline therapy for atrial fibrillation is anticoagulation.Alternative treatment includes closure with the Watchman device. Wepresent a case of Watchman device‐related thrombus seven monthsafter placement.
Atrial fibrillation is an irregular heart rhythm with increased risk of
morbidity and mortality. Commonly due to thromboembolism at the left
atrial appendage. Guideline therapy for atrial fibrillation is
anticoagulation. Alternative treatment includes closure with the
Watchman device. We present a case of Watchman device-related thrombus
seven months after placement.
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