Unforeseen turn of events in a toddler with a hypoxic spell and its successful management

Abstract

Cyanotic spells can oftentimes be refractory to medical stabilization and necessitate emergency palliative procedures. One such situation that we came across was managed with right ventricular outflow tract stenting. This was complicated by stent dislodgement, successful retrieval, and re-stenting. While recovering in the intensive care unit, there was sudden hemodynamic instability, which was later attributed to Takatsubo Syndrome. Continued vigilance of such children in the immediate post procedural period is of utmost importance as certain unforeseen events such as Takatsubo Syndrome may occur.