Abstract
We report a case of a young male patient with a history of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy following polytrauma. On presentation, the patient had a tracheal stent placement for tracheal injury. The patient was again posted for removal of tracheal stent, by rigid bronchoscopy. During the procedure patient had a recurrence of cardiomyopathy, requiring inotropes and post-operative ventilatory support. 2D echo showed apical ballooning of the heart. The patient improved by inotropes and later on Lasix 10 mg IV. He was extubated after 2 days.
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