Rebecca Klingbeil

Dr. Rebecca Klingbeil

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Academic Career Length

3Years (2024-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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26 December 2024 in Journal of Orthopaedics
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FAFelix B. Ankomah
Felix B. Ankomah
ASAaron Spaulding
Aaron Spaulding
IRIngrid L. Rodgers
Ingrid L. Rodgers
RKRebecca Klingbeil
Rebecca Klingbeil
AAAlberto E. Ardon
Alberto E. Ardon
CLCameron K. Ledford
Cameron K. Ledford

5 September 2025 in Journal of Clinical Medicine
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ADAarti S Desai
Aarti S Desai
JRJose Ruiz
Jose Ruiz
ASAnna Shapiro
Anna Shapiro
RKRebecca Klingbeil
Rebecca Klingbeil
AMArcher Martin
Archer Martin
RGRohan Goswami
Rohan Goswami
Introduction: Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM), also known as stress cardiomyopathy or Broken Heart Syndrome, is a reversible, transient state of myocardial dyskinesis and apical ballooning. Infrequently, TCM may progress to severe life-threatening complications such as cardiogenic shock. Early mechanical circulatory support (MCS) is crucial to myocardial recovery in these cases. We present one of the first cases of TCM successfully treated with the advanced micro-axial minimally invasive Impella 5.5 with SmartAssist MCS device. Case Presentation: A female in her late 70s with a history of hypothyroidism, atrial fibrillation post-ablation, and cholelithiasis was referred to our facility for an elective cholecystectomy. Post-anesthesia induction with propofol 2.1 mg/kg (140 mg bolus), she became bradycardic and hypotensive, eventually leading to asystole, requiring CPR and termination of the procedure. Echocardiography revealed a left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) of 24% with mid-ventricular akinesis and apical ballooning with mild mitral regurgitation, suggesting the diagnosis of TCM. Cardiac catheterization showed RA 20 and mean PA 42 mmHg. Lactate was 18.7 mmol/L and LDH 1776 U/L, suggesting progressive shock. Continuous epinephrine 0.1 mcg/kg/min and norepinephrine 0.06 mcg/kg/min were titrated for BP 97/58, and she was initially supported with the Impella CP device. Despite aggressive efforts, rising LDH levels and increased vasopressor needs indicated inadequate organ perfusion, requiring an upgrade to Impella 5.5. Impella 5.5 support for 11 days led to impressive myocardial recovery, leading to reductions, and eventual discontinuation, of inotropes and vasopressors. Post-Impella 5.5 explantation, her LVEF was 59–65% and she was discharged with Mobile Cardiac Outpatient Telemetry (MCOT) monitoring for her arrhythmias and reinitiation of guideline-directed medical therapies (GDMTs) for her comorbidities. Her 2-month follow-up shows sustained LVEF greater than 45% with functional improvements. Conclusions: Early escalation within 24 h of Impella CP to Impella 5.5 provided stabilization of cardiometabolic shock, preventing end-organ damage, allowing recovery of native heart function while maintaining ambulatory status, and allowing for optimizing medical therapy. It presents a safe, minimally invasive, and cost-effective intervention in TCM cases refractory to GDMT or when additional time is needed for decision-making in cases presenting with CS.


10 July 2026 in JHLT Open
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RKRebecca Klingbeil
Rebecca Klingbeil
CHClara Hjalmarsson
Clara Hjalmarsson
BCBailey Colvin
Bailey Colvin
KKKatherine Kozarek
Katherine Kozarek
ASAnna Bovill Shapiro
Anna Bovill Shapiro