Internal medicine journal
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Drug allergy is commonly reported in patient notes and electronic health records. The prevalence of self-reported drug allergy in the general Australian population has not previously been studied. ⋯ Self-reported drug allergy is common in the general population, as it is in medical clinic and hospital populations. The majority of those reporting penicillin allergy would be considered low-risk and suitable for de-labelling procedures.
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Internal medicine journal · Nov 2022
ReviewTakotsubo Syndrome in New Zealand: Current Knowledge and Future Challenges.
Takotsubo syndrome (TS), also known as apical ballooning syndrome, is a transient stress-related cardiomyopathy characterised by acute but reversible left ventricular dysfunction. The condition tends to occur in postmenopausal women after a stressful event. At presentation, TS typically mimics acute myocardial infarction (MI) and the incidence of TS has been increasing worldwide. ⋯ Similar to other countries, TS is being increasingly recognised in New Zealand. In this review, we discuss the demographics, clinical features and outcomes of patients with TS in New Zealand. Doing so informs us not only of the pattern of disease in New Zealand but it also provides insights into the condition itself.