Suffering from a Broken Heart: Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy in Critically Ill Patients
Suffering from a Broken Heart: Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy in Critically Ill Patients is organized by American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN).
Topics: Cardiovascular, Medication Management
Released/Updated: Oct 10, 2021
Expires: Dec 31, 2023
Activity Summary:
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, also called stress cardiomyopathy, is an often temporary form of advanced heart failure that may occur in critically ill patients. In most cases, it is temporary but challenging to manage. In this session, we discuss the pathophysiology behind Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, diagnosis, and differentiation from myocardial infarction, and various evidence-based pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments.
Objectives:
• Distinguish Takotsubo cardiomyopathies from acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and acute myocardial infarction (AMI).
• Discuss advanced monitoring techniques in the management of Takotsubo cardiomyopathies.
• Evaluate treatments for Takotsubo cardiomyopathy and balance them against the treatments for concomitant critical illnesses.
Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.