Presumed insect sting–induced Takotsubo cardiomyopathy

Presumed insect sting–induced Takotsubo cardiomyopathy

This report highlights a rare association between an insect sting and Takotsubo cardiomyopathy. It discusses the decisions surrounding the use and safety of epinephrine and a modified venom immunotherapy approach for desensitizing a high-risk patient with cardiovascular comorbidities.

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Main Authors: Karl Maxemous, MD, Noah D.H. Lewis, MD, FRCPC, ABIM, Jason Chung, MD, Jumana Sarraj, MD, FRCPC, Samira Jeimy, MD, PhD, FRCPC
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-08-01
Series:Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: Global
Subjects:
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy
stress-induced cardiomyopathy
envenomation
venom immunotherapy
epinephrine
allergy
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772829325001171
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Summary:This report highlights a rare association between an insect sting and Takotsubo cardiomyopathy. It discusses the decisions surrounding the use and safety of epinephrine and a modified venom immunotherapy approach for desensitizing a high-risk patient with cardiovascular comorbidities.
ISSN:2772-8293

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