Title: Stress-Induced Cardiomyopathy<br/>Author: Michael Winters<br/><a href='http://umem.org/profiles/faculty/141/'>[Click to email author]</a><hr/><p>
<u><strong>Stress-Induced Cardiomyopathy</strong></u></p>
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Stress-induced cardiomyopathy (SIC) can be seen in a variety of critical illnesses, especially severe neurologic conditions.</li>
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SIC is believed to be caused by excess sympathetic stimulation of the myocardium.</li>
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When managing a patient with SIC, limit further catecholamine exposure by avoiding vasopressors if possible.</li>
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If the patient requires inotropic support, consider using an agent without catecholamine activity, such as milrinone.</li>
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Boland TA, et al. Stress-induced cardiomyopathy. <em>Crit Care Med</em> 2015; 43:868-93.</p>
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