Stress cardiomyopathy should be considered with unexpected hypotension in pregnant women

Abstract

Stress-induced cardiomyopathy is expected that with the wide application of critical ultrasound, ICU doctors will find more cases, particularly among pregnant patients. Patients can actually survive the acute period of excessive stress, and their cardiac function can recover as long as effective treatment measures are taken.

Keywords: Takotsubo cardiomyopathy; bedside ultrasonography; hypotension; pregnant women.