Takotsubo syndrome: a call to action.

An unusual trigger causing Takotsubo Syndrome.

Article history: Received 18 July 2016 Accepted 7 August 2016 Available online 09 August 2016 subendocardial late gadolinium enhancement in the mid and distal inferolateral segments, as well as an area of low signal intensity suggestive of microvascular obstruction. Data compatible with acute phase of coronary syndrome in obtuse marginal territory and Takotsubo Syndrome (Fig. 1 panels E–I, Vide...

Some thoughts about recurrent Takotsubo syndrome attacks in a child with seizures.

I have some thoughts about the report by Srivastava et al, published online ahead of print on 17 August, 2015, in the Journal, about a 14-year-old boy who suffered two Takotsubo syndrome attacks 6 months apart, triggered by status epilepticus. Regarding the possible pathophysiology of Takotsubo syndrome, the authors refer to an “exaggerated sympathetic nervous system response to catecholamines”...

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Takotsubo syndrome‐associated ventricular standstill in a peripartum patient: case report and review of the literature

Takotsubo syndrome is classically characterized by apical ballooning and left ventricle akinesis associated with an underlying catecholamine surge. In patients with suspected Takotsubo syndrome, clinicians should be vigilant for acute coronary syndrome and arrhythmias. Ventricular standstill with underlying Takotsubo syndrome should be managed with a dual-chambered pacemaker to improve patient ...

Takotsubo cardiomyopathy following subarachnoid hemorrhage* Síndrome de takotsubo após hemorragia subaracnoidea

Takotsubo cardiomyopathy corresponds to a syndrome characterized by a transient myocardial dysfunction affecting the left ventricular apex that classically occurs after major physical or emotional stress (also called “broken heart syndrome” or “stress-induced cardiomyopathy”). The author describes the case of a patient with takotsubo cardiomyopathy induced by subarachnoid hemorrhage.