Electrocardiogram in anterior mid-ventricular Takotsubo syndrome variant

[Transient mid-ventricular ballooning: a variant of Takotsubo syndrome].

In the majority of cases, Takotsubo syndrome is characterized by the fact that it presents in association with a situation of stress and shows clinical symptoms and electrocardiogram findings consistent with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and slightly elevated enzymes. Transient left ventricular apical ballooning is produced in this condition and recovers over several days or weeks. Takotsub...

“dobutamine stress testing”-triggered mid-ventricular takotsubo syndrome

Transient oedema in mid-ventricular Takotsubo cardiomyopathy.

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mid-ventricular variant of dobutamine-induced stress cardiomyopathy

conclusions the mechanism of mid-variant of dobutamine-induced stress cardiomyopathy remains unclear. we think that multiple mechanisms are involved and this risk should be considered in patients with comorbid psychiatric conditions and with use of centrally acting stimulants. case presentation we report a 48-year-old female with intermittent chest pain. her physical exam, cardiac enzymes and t...

Ventricular Septal Defect from Takotsubo Syndrome

Takotsubo Syndrome is a transient condition characterized by left ventricular systolic dysfunction with apical akinesis/dyskinesis and ballooning. Although the prognosis with medical management is excellent in most cases, rare cases of serious complications can occur. We present here a case of a 71-year-old woman presenting with acute decompensated heart failure with initial findings consistent...