Adrenergic Inhibition with Dexmedetomidine to Treat Stress Cardiomyopathy during Alcohol Withdrawal: A Case Report and Literature Review

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Repeat transthoracic echocardiogram confirming complete recovery of ventricular systolic function and resolution of the acute wall motion abnormalities, supporting the diagnosis of stress cardiomyopathy. Systolic (a) and diastolic (b) apical 4-chamber views and systolic (c) and diastolic (d) apical 2-chamber views reveal normal motion of the ventricular apex (arrows).

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