[A unique case of secondary takotsubo syndrome].

Abstract

Takotsubo syndrome (TTS) is an acute cardiac syndrome characterized by transient systolic left ventricular dysfunction frequently preceded by stressful events. It typically affects postmenopausal women without angiographic evidence of obstructive coronary artery disease. We report here an uncommon occurrence of secondary TTS in a male with coronary artery disease after exogenous catecholamine administration and pacemaker implantation. This unexpected case suggests that, in such clinical scenario, a TTS diagnosis might be considered even in unsuspected individuals.

• Authors: Luca Arcari, Luca Rosario Limite, Camillo Autore, Massimo Volpe, Maria Beatrice Musumeci
• Journal: Giornale italiano di cardiologia (2006) (G Ital Cardiol (Rome)) Vol. 19 Issue 4 Pg. 239-241 (Apr 2018) ISSN: 1827-6806 [Print] Italy
• Vernacular Title: Un singolare caso di sindrome takotsubo secondaria.
• PMID: 29912238 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Isoproterenol

Topics

• Aged, 80 and over
• Coronary Artery Disease (complications, diagnostic imaging, therapy)
• Electrocardiography (methods)
• Humans
• Isoproterenol (administration & dosage, adverse effects)
• Italy
• Male
• Pacemaker, Artificial (adverse effects)
• Rare Diseases
• Risk Assessment
• Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy (diagnostic imaging, etiology, physiopathology)