J Korean Geriatr Soc.
2015 Jun;19(2):99-101. 10.4235/jkgs.2015.19.2.99.
Stress Cardiomyopathy due to Misuse of Transdermal Fentanyl Patches in an Elderly Patient
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- 1Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Presbyterian Medical Center, Jeonju, Korea. bwhite@live.co.kr
- KMID: 1879409
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.4235/jkgs.2015.19.2.99
Abstract
- Stress cardiomyopathy is characterized by transient systolic dysfunction of the apical and/or mid segment of the left ventricle. The main pathophysiology of stress cardiomyopathy is the excessive release of catecholamine. Opioid withdrawal can initiate a surge of catecholamine and an attack of stress cardiomyopathy. In this case, we report a case of stress cardiomyopathy due to iatrogenic withdrawal from transdermal fentanyl.
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