SMJ articles in the category "apical ballooning syndrome"

Case Report

"Tako-Tsubo" Cardiomyopathy and Duloxetine Use

We report the case of a 68-year-old woman in whom the use of duloxetine, a potent serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor, was associated with “tako-tsubo” cardiomyopathy (TTC). Although several pathophysiological mechanisms for TTC have been proposed, available evidence suggests that an excess of catecholamines may play a major role. Our…

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Case Report

A Unique Case of Recurrent Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy

Takotsubo (stress induced) cardiomyopathy is also known as broken heart syndrome or transient left ventricular apical ballooning syndrome. The clinical presentation, which mimics acute myocardial infarction, is preceded by intense emotional or physical stress. Recurrence of apical ballooning syndrome seems to be rare. We present a case of recurrent takotsubo…

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