Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (Broken heart syndrome). | [Journal of Pakistan Medical Association • 2015]

Author(s):

1. Aqib Javed: University College of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Lahore (UOL), Lahore, Pakistan

2. Kamal Chitkara: Interventional Cardiologist, Royal Derby Hospital, UK

3. Arslan Mahmood: Army Medical College, NUST, Islamabad, Pakistan

4. Aleesha Kainat: King Edward Medical University (KEMU), Lahore, Pakistan

Abstract:

Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is an acute reversible cardiomyopathy characterised by transient regional left ventricular (LV) motion abnormalities. It is diagnosed on a coronary angiography and left ventriculography. We report the case of a 50-year-old lady who presented with sudden onset of chest pain, with no history of cardiac disease and no risk factors. Remarkably though, she had lost her husband the previous night. Coronary and LV angiography was done which revealed findings typical of takotsubo cardiomyopathy. We report this case for its rarity. Informed consent was taken from the patient before undertaking and reporting this study.

Page(s): 1251-1252

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Published: Journal: Journal of Pakistan Medical Association, Volume: 65, Issue: 11, Year: 2015

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