Presumed insect sting–induced Takotsubo cardiomyopathy
This report highlights a rare association between an insect sting and Takotsubo cardiomyopathy. It discusses the decisions surrounding the use and safety of epinephrine and a modified venom immunotherapy approach for desensitizing a high-risk patient with cardiovascular comorbidities.
Authors
- Samira Jeimy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3425-1874)
- Jumana Sarraj
- Noah D. H. Lewis
- Jason Chung (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8066-6918)
- Karl Maxemous
Institutions
- Western University (CA)
- St. Michael's Hospital (CA)
- Lawson Health Research Institute (CA)
- St Joseph's Health Care (CA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology Global
- Published
- 2025-06-11
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacig.2025.100516
- Primary Topic
- Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy and Associated Phenomena
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00