TAKOTSUBO Cardiomyopathy : Case Presentation
April 20, 2011
| Abstract Title: | TAKOTSUBO Cardiomyopathy : Case Presentation |
| Authors: | Adina Pop Moldovan 1, Dan Darabantiu 2 Cristian Dina 3 |
| Affiliation: | 1.Universitatea de Vest "Vsile Goldis " Arad; Spitalul Clinic Judetean de Urgenta Arad 2.Spitalul Clinic Judetean de Urgenta Arad 3.Institut Boli Cardiovasculare Timisoara |
| Abstract text: | NTRODUCTION: Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is an acute cardiac syndrome characterized by transient kinetic abnormalities of left ventricular (apical aspect of inflation), chest pain or dyspnea, ST elevation and raise of cardiac enzymes. Presenting the case: A patient of 65 years is an emergency for intense chest pain, prolonged (4 hours onset), due a psychological stress (death of husband). The admission electrocardiogram showed ST segment elevation in leads precordial (V2-V6) was raised troponin, and echocardiography revealed apical akinesia. Thrombolytic is administered and after the pain resolves, the ECG shows giant negative T waves in leads DII, aVF, V2-V6, which further diminishes the amplitude. On 7 days echocardiography confirm remission of kinetic disorder. At 10 days after admission coronary angiography is performed that shows coronary free. Conclusions: Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is a relatively rare disease that is triggered by an acute stress, especially in postmenopausal women. This case is a typical example of stress-induced cardiomyopathy in a woman of 65 years. |
| Keywords: | Cardiomyopathy, TAKOTSUBO |
| Presentation type: | Poster |
| Correspondence: | Spitalul Clinic Judetean de Urgenta Arad, Str.Spitalului nr. 1-2 |
| Email: | ppmldvn68@yahoo.com |
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