Objectives: Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TTC) is an acute cardiac syndrome simulating myocardial infarction that is characterized by transient wall motion abnormalities in the absence of coronary artery obstruction. Reverse TTC (rTTC) is a recently described variant of TTC. This review defines and compares both forms of TTC, stating their resemblances and…
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…
Abstract:A woman presented with chest pain following emotional stress. Investigations showed acute ST-segment elevation, myocardial infarction, and elevated serum troponin. Emergency heart catheterization showed left anterior descending artery myocardial bridging, apical ballooning consistent with takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TTC), and decreased ejection fraction. Two days later, echocardiogram demonstrated near normalization of ventricular…
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