Takotsubo cardiomyopathy during acute adrenal crisis due to isolated adrenocorticotropin deficiency

Intern Med. 2009;48(5):347-52. doi: 10.2169/internalmedicine.48.1662. Epub 2009 Mar 2.

Abstract

We report a 69-year-old woman who had isolated adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) deficiency. Subsequently, she had Takotsubo cardiomyopathy during acute adrenal crisis. Replacement therapy with hydrocortisone sufficiently improved her cardiomyopathy. We conclude that her myocardial dysfunction was closely related to adrenal insufficiency and suggest that in certain circumstances, adrenal crisis may cause Takotsubo cardiomyopathy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adrenal Insufficiency / complications*
  • Adrenal Insufficiency / diagnosis
  • Adrenal Insufficiency / drug therapy
  • Adrenocorticotropic Hormone / deficiency*
  • Aged
  • Female
  • Hormone Replacement Therapy
  • Humans
  • Hydrocortisone / therapeutic use
  • Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy / diagnosis
  • Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy / drug therapy
  • Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy / etiology*

Substances

  • Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
  • Hydrocortisone