Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy Associated with the Administration of Intranasal Phenylephrine/Lignocaine for Epistaxis

Abstract

We present a case of a 67 year old female with an unusual precipitant for Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, following the administration of a phenylephrine/lignocaine nasal spray for epistaxis.

Keywords

• Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy
• Epistaxis