Takotsubo cardiomyopathy-like phenotype in a boy

Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is characterized by the acute onset of a reversible left ventricular wall motion abnormality that extends beyond a single coronary artery's distribution, following a period of emotional or physical stress. We present a 4 yr 11 mo old boy who was admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit a few days following tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy. The patient presented with mild cyanosis, shortness of breath and decreased …