Publications by authors named "Asuka Fujikita"
Article Synopsis
- An 80-year-old woman with end-stage renal disease experienced Takotsubo syndrome after hesitating to start hemodialysis for pulmonary edema.
- After cardiac arrest on the second day of hospitalization, tests showed no significant coronary artery blockages, leading to a diagnosis of Takotsubo syndrome through echocardiography.
- The case highlights the increased risk of Takotsubo syndrome in patients with chronic kidney disease who delay dialysis, emphasizing the importance of careful monitoring and shared decision-making in treatment.
