Takotsubo cardiomyopathy with history of seizures: a case mimicking acute coronary syndrome. | [Pakistan Heart Journal • 2015]

Author(s):

1. Nasir Iqbal: Department of Cardiology &Research Center, Gulab Devi Chest Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan

2. Usman Javed Iqbal: Department of Cardiology & Research Center, Gulab Devi Chest Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan

3. Muhammad Imran Hanif: Department of Cardiology & Research Center, Gulab Devi Chest Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan

4. Majid Kaleem: Department of Cardiology & Research Center, Gulab Devi Chest Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan

Abstract:

First described in Japan, Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TTC) is increasingly becoming recognized worldwide as a cause of sudden and reversible diminished left ventricular function characterized by left apical ballooning and hyperkinesis of the basal segments, often with symptoms mimicking acute coronary syndrome. Associated with physical or emotional stress, its exact pathogenesis has notbeen established, though evidence supports a neurohumoral etiology. Seizures have been reported as triggers of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy. It is unknown if seizure associated TTC differs from TTC associated with other triggers. In this report, we present a rare case of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy in a young female who presented with chest pain having a history of transient attacks of seizures.

Page(s): 52-55

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Published: Journal: Pakistan Heart Journal, Volume: 48, Issue: 1, Year: 2015

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