Acute Hypoxia From Different Clinical Entities Can Potentially Break the Heart: Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy.

Takotsubo syndrome is characterized by transient regional left ventricular wall motion abnormalities and elevated troponin levels like those seen in classic myocardial infarction but without evidence of obstructive coronary artery disease. We present two uncommon cases of Takotsubo syndrome. In Case 1, a 64-year-old man presented with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbation who later developed chest pain and acute hypoxic respiratory failure.

Spinal epidural abscess due to infection.

() is a gram-negative coccobacillus that comprises the normal oral, upper respiratory, and gastrointestinal flora of many wild and domestic animals. Disease transmission primarily occurs via animal bites, scratches, and licks on broken skin. most commonly causes skin and soft tissue infection and local abscess formation; however, we report a unique case of spinal epidural abscess due to infection in a patient with a history of recent epidural steroid injection and repeated cat bites.

Calcium Channel Blocker Toxicity Causing Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: A Commonly Used Drug Triggering a Life-Threatening Condition.

Introduction: Calcium channel blockers (CCBs) are commonly used but have the potential to cause substantial toxicity. One such underreported toxicity of CCB use is the development of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).

Case Presentation: 44-year-old previously healthy woman presented to the emergency department (ED) having taken 60 tablets of 125 mg extended-release verapamil and 90 tablets of 0.