A case of esophagogastroduodenoscopy induced Takotsubo cardiomyopathy with complete heart block.

Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TC) describes a reversible left ventricular dysfunction characterized by apical ballooning and basal hyperkinesis, commonly triggered by emotional or physical distress. TC associated with an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) has rarely been reported. We report a case of TC with complete heart block (CHB) in a patient receiving an EGD, who had no underlying cardiac disease, had previously tolerated both local and general anesthesia, and who had previously undergone similar endoscopic procedures without complications.

Chronic methadone use, poor bowel visualization and failed colonoscopy: a preliminary study.

Aim: To examine effects of chronic methadone usage on bowel visualization, preparation, and repeat colonoscopy.

Methods: In-patient colonoscopy reports from October, 2004 to May, 2009 for methadone dependent (MD) patients were retrospectively evaluated and compared to matched opioid naive controls (C). Strict criteria were applied to exclude patients with risk factors known to cause constipation or gastric dysmotility.