CardiomyopathyIntroduction: Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM) is a reversible type of heart failure that occurs mostly in postmenopausal women. There are no definitive preventive measures in literature for this condition.Case: A 75-year-old female with a past medical history of hypertension presented with...
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy also known as transient left ventricular apical ballooning, stress-induced cardiomyopathy can present with retrosternal chest pain with EKG changes that can mimic a myocardial infraction. We present a 68 female with sudden onset retrosternal squeezing chest pain with positive ...
Methods:Wedescribeaseriesoffourcasesofstresscardiomyopathyadmittedtoourinstitutionoveraperiodofsixmonthswith differentpresentations,butsimilarclinicalcourse,EKG,echocardiographic,andcatheterizationndings.Theagesrangedfrom22to 81years;allfourfemales.Allshowedcharacteristicwallmotionabnormalitiesbyimagingintheabsenceofsignicant...
Takotsubo syndrome (TS) is a reversible cardiomyopathy, also known as “apical ballooning syndrome” or “stress cardiomyopathy”. It is characterized by signs and symptoms of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) but without demonstrable coronary artery stenosis. The clinical course is usually bening with...
What is broken heart syndrome (takotsubo cardiomyopathy)? A When the heart stops pumping blood B A stress-induced heart condition C Depression after a relationship ends D Heart blockage from a blood clot 02 What causes broken heart syndrome? A Dilation and dysfunction of the left ventricl...
Over the years, Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy (TCMP) has become increasingly apparent, now comprising a significant portion of patients presenting with suspected acute coronary syndrome. The most common presentation of TCMP is ST segment elevation on EKG, troponin elevation, and apical ballooning in the ...
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM) is a transient wall motion abnormality of the left ventricular apex associated with severe emotional or physical stress that usually resolves completely
The differential diagnosis included community acquired pneumonia, COVID-19 pneumonia, acute coronary syndrome, Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, and myocarditis. Chest x-ray at presentation demonstrated bibasilar mixed ground glass opacities. (Fig. 1) Initial electrocardiogram (EKG) showed normal sinus rhythm (...
Stress cardiomyopathy has an association with emotional or physical stressors and is found to be more common in postmenopausal women. It has a similar presentation as acute myocardial infarction. Involvement of apex at the initial presentation and recurrence at the mid ventricular segment is rare. We...
Broken heart syndrome, also called takotsubo cardiomyopathy or stress-induced cardiomyopathy, is a condition in which the heart muscle enlarges in response to stressors, such as an unexpected death, a fight, exhausting work, or a mental or emotional trauma. ...