Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is a heart condition that is widely known to be caused by stress. It presents with symptoms that are similar to a myocardial infarction even though the coronary arteries are clear. This case r...Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is a heart condition that is widely known to be caused by stress. It presents with symptoms that are similar to a myocardial infarction even though the coronary arteries are clear. This case report details the clinical characteristics, diagnostic assessment, and management plan of a 55-year-old male patient with a past medical history of alcoholism who arrived at the emergency department with the typical symptoms of acute pancreatitis. The case demonstrates the progression of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, which was triggered by acute pancreatitis in the context of alcoholism, and underlines the significance of early detection and management to enhance the patient’s outcomes.展开更多
BACKGROUND Spontaneous coronary artery dissection(SCAD)is underdiagnosed and requires comprehensive angiographic findings.Few SCAD occurrences have a comparable clinical appearance as takotsubo syndrome(TTS)or exist s...BACKGROUND Spontaneous coronary artery dissection(SCAD)is underdiagnosed and requires comprehensive angiographic findings.Few SCAD occurrences have a comparable clinical appearance as takotsubo syndrome(TTS)or exist simultaneously,making it challenging for clinicians to treat and manage.Case reports lack consolidated AIM To conduct a systematic review of available case reports on SCAD in order to investigate its potential association with TTS.METHODS SCAD-associated TTS case reports were reviewed after thoroughly screening PubMed,EMBASE,Scopus,and Google Scholar databases till January 2023.Case reports described demographics,comorbidities,imaging,management,and results.RESULTS Twelve articles about 20 female patients were analyzed.30%of patients(n=6,>60 years)were elderly(mean age 56.2±9.07 years,range 36-70 years).Canada has 9 cases,United States 3,Australia 3,Sweden 2,Japan,Denmark,and France 1.Only 5 reports identified emotional stressors in these cases while 4 reports showed physical triggers for TTS.Nine had hypertension,2 had hyperlipidemia,and 1 had prediabetes.5 patients(25%)smoked.10(50%)troponin-positive myocardial infarction patients reported chest discomfort.11(55%)of 20 instances had TTS/SCAD.12(60%)of 20 patients exhibited ST elevation and 3(15%)had T wave inversion on electrocardiogram.19/20 patients had elevated troponin.9(45%)of 20 people had apical akinesis with TTS ballooning on cardiac imaging.All 20 exhibited echocardiographic wall motion abnormalities.19(95%)of 20 coronary angiography cases had SCAD.10 of 19 SCAD patients had left anterior descending,2 diagonal,and 2 left circumflex coronary artery involvement.7 of 20 patients had left ventricular ejection fraction(LVEF)data.LVEF averaged 38.78±7.35%.5(25%)of the 20 cases underwent dual antiplatelet therapy.Three(15%)of 20 cases experienced occasional ectopic ventricular complexes,Mobitz ll AV block,and paroxysmal atrial fibrillation.All 20 cases recovered and survived.CONCLUSION Given the clinical similarities and challenges in detecting TTS and SCAD,this subset needs more research to raise awareness and reduce morbidity.展开更多
BACKGROUND Takotsubo cardiomyopathy(TTC)can be diagnosed in patients presenting with clinical features of acute coronary syndrome(ACS)by using Mayo clinic criteria.Multiple precipitators have been attributed to causin...BACKGROUND Takotsubo cardiomyopathy(TTC)can be diagnosed in patients presenting with clinical features of acute coronary syndrome(ACS)by using Mayo clinic criteria.Multiple precipitators have been attributed to causing TTC.Rarely it has been reported to occur following an acute envenomation.AIM This review describes the various patterns,mechanisms,and outcomes of envenomation induced TTC.METHODS In this review,we included all studies on“TTC”and“envenomation”published in the various databases before June 2022.To be included in the review articles had to have a distinct diagnosis of TTC and an envenomation RESULTS A total of 20 patients with envenomation induced TTC were identified.Most episodes of envenomation induced TTC were reported following a bee sting,scorpion sting,and snake envenomation.Fear and anxiety related to the sting,direct catecholamine toxicity and administration of exogenous beta-adrenergic agents have been commonly postulated to precipitate TTC in these patients.95%of these patients presented with a clinical picture of ACS.Most of these patients also fulfill at least 3 out of 4 criteria of Mayo clinic criteria for TTC.Echocardiographic evidence of Apical TTC was noted in 72%of patients.94%of these patients had clinical improvement following optimal management and 35%of these patients were treated with guideline directed medications for heart failure.CONCLUSION Envenomation following multiple insect stings and reptile bites can precipitate TTC.Most reported envenomation related TTC has been due to bee stings and scorpion bites.Common mechanisms causing TTC were fear,anxiety,and stress of envenomation.Most of these patients present with clinical presentation of ACS,ST elevation,and elevated troponin.The most common type of TTC in these patients is Apical,which improved following medical management.展开更多
BACKGROUND Takotsubo cardiomyopathy,also called apical ballooning syndrome,is a disease that is often triggered by stress factors in postmenopausal women and mimics acute coronary syndrome.The aim of this article is t...BACKGROUND Takotsubo cardiomyopathy,also called apical ballooning syndrome,is a disease that is often triggered by stress factors in postmenopausal women and mimics acute coronary syndrome.The aim of this article is to draw attention to takotsubo cardiomyopathy after surgical treatment of liver hydatid cyst.CASE SUMMARY A 50-year-old diabetic and hypertensive female patient was evaluated preoperatively before general surgery for liver hydatid cyst,and no cardiac problems were found.The patient was discharged on the 3rd postoperative day without any postoperative complications.On postoperative day 5,the patient presented to the emergency department with fever,shortness of breath,chills,and shivering and was hospitalized with the diagnosis of pneumonia.The troponin levels remained high during follow-up.Echocardiography was performed on postoperative day 7,after which the patient was referred to a tertiary center with the diagnosis of non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction due to akinesia in the apical region.Coronary angiography performed at the tertiary center showed normal coronary anatomy,and the patient was diagnosed with takotsubo cardiomyopathy.CONCLUSION Takotsubo cardiomyopathy mimicking myocardial infarction without ST segment elevation may develop after surgical treatment of liver hydatid cyst.展开更多
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is a form of stress cardiomyopathy which is reversible. It can clinically mimic an ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction. We present a case of a 63 year old female, who was diagnosed with...Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is a form of stress cardiomyopathy which is reversible. It can clinically mimic an ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction. We present a case of a 63 year old female, who was diagnosed with takotsubo cardiomyopathy in the immediate postoperative period, following microwave ablation for a metastatic liver lesion. Despite takotsubo cardiomyopathy only accounting for a small percentage of acute coronary syndrome presentations, it is still an important differential to be considered when dealing with acute cardiac events, as the subsequent management is different as compared to the other more often encountered forms of acute cardiac events. .展开更多
Background Recurrence of takotsubo cardiomyopathy （TTC） is a well-known complication. However, current literature lists only a few isolated cases. We aimed to determine the incidence and clinical significance of rec...Background Recurrence of takotsubo cardiomyopathy （TTC） is a well-known complication. However, current literature lists only a few isolated cases. We aimed to determine the incidence and clinical significance of recurrent TTC. Methods ＆ Results Our institutional database constituted a collective of 114 patients diagnosed with TTC since 2003. Close follow-up of these patients revealed a recurrence of TTC in seven of these （6.1%）. The time interval between the index event and its recurrence varied between six months and six years. Arterial hypertension was more revealed in the recurrence group of TTC compared to non-recurrence group, （P = 0.02）. Chronic obstructive pulmo- nary disease and/or asthma was more diagnosed in the recurrence group, （P = 0.04）. Clinical events like fight ventficular involvement, TTC related complications such as life-threatening arrhythmias, pulmonary congestion and in hospital death were observed more frequently in the recurrent episode. Over a mean follow-up of one year the mortality rate was similar in both groups. Conclusions Recurrence of TTC within six years after index event is not an uncommon phenomenon. In the event of right ventricular involvement in the relapse phase, it might be associated with a higher complication rate. TTC recurrence should be the first differential diagnosis in patients with a past history of TTC.展开更多
文摘Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is a heart condition that is widely known to be caused by stress. It presents with symptoms that are similar to a myocardial infarction even though the coronary arteries are clear. This case report details the clinical characteristics, diagnostic assessment, and management plan of a 55-year-old male patient with a past medical history of alcoholism who arrived at the emergency department with the typical symptoms of acute pancreatitis. The case demonstrates the progression of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, which was triggered by acute pancreatitis in the context of alcoholism, and underlines the significance of early detection and management to enhance the patient’s outcomes.
文摘BACKGROUND Spontaneous coronary artery dissection(SCAD)is underdiagnosed and requires comprehensive angiographic findings.Few SCAD occurrences have a comparable clinical appearance as takotsubo syndrome(TTS)or exist simultaneously,making it challenging for clinicians to treat and manage.Case reports lack consolidated AIM To conduct a systematic review of available case reports on SCAD in order to investigate its potential association with TTS.METHODS SCAD-associated TTS case reports were reviewed after thoroughly screening PubMed,EMBASE,Scopus,and Google Scholar databases till January 2023.Case reports described demographics,comorbidities,imaging,management,and results.RESULTS Twelve articles about 20 female patients were analyzed.30%of patients(n=6,>60 years)were elderly(mean age 56.2±9.07 years,range 36-70 years).Canada has 9 cases,United States 3,Australia 3,Sweden 2,Japan,Denmark,and France 1.Only 5 reports identified emotional stressors in these cases while 4 reports showed physical triggers for TTS.Nine had hypertension,2 had hyperlipidemia,and 1 had prediabetes.5 patients(25%)smoked.10(50%)troponin-positive myocardial infarction patients reported chest discomfort.11(55%)of 20 instances had TTS/SCAD.12(60%)of 20 patients exhibited ST elevation and 3(15%)had T wave inversion on electrocardiogram.19/20 patients had elevated troponin.9(45%)of 20 people had apical akinesis with TTS ballooning on cardiac imaging.All 20 exhibited echocardiographic wall motion abnormalities.19(95%)of 20 coronary angiography cases had SCAD.10 of 19 SCAD patients had left anterior descending,2 diagonal,and 2 left circumflex coronary artery involvement.7 of 20 patients had left ventricular ejection fraction(LVEF)data.LVEF averaged 38.78±7.35%.5(25%)of the 20 cases underwent dual antiplatelet therapy.Three(15%)of 20 cases experienced occasional ectopic ventricular complexes,Mobitz ll AV block,and paroxysmal atrial fibrillation.All 20 cases recovered and survived.CONCLUSION Given the clinical similarities and challenges in detecting TTS and SCAD,this subset needs more research to raise awareness and reduce morbidity.
文摘BACKGROUND Takotsubo cardiomyopathy(TTC)can be diagnosed in patients presenting with clinical features of acute coronary syndrome(ACS)by using Mayo clinic criteria.Multiple precipitators have been attributed to causing TTC.Rarely it has been reported to occur following an acute envenomation.AIM This review describes the various patterns,mechanisms,and outcomes of envenomation induced TTC.METHODS In this review,we included all studies on“TTC”and“envenomation”published in the various databases before June 2022.To be included in the review articles had to have a distinct diagnosis of TTC and an envenomation RESULTS A total of 20 patients with envenomation induced TTC were identified.Most episodes of envenomation induced TTC were reported following a bee sting,scorpion sting,and snake envenomation.Fear and anxiety related to the sting,direct catecholamine toxicity and administration of exogenous beta-adrenergic agents have been commonly postulated to precipitate TTC in these patients.95%of these patients presented with a clinical picture of ACS.Most of these patients also fulfill at least 3 out of 4 criteria of Mayo clinic criteria for TTC.Echocardiographic evidence of Apical TTC was noted in 72%of patients.94%of these patients had clinical improvement following optimal management and 35%of these patients were treated with guideline directed medications for heart failure.CONCLUSION Envenomation following multiple insect stings and reptile bites can precipitate TTC.Most reported envenomation related TTC has been due to bee stings and scorpion bites.Common mechanisms causing TTC were fear,anxiety,and stress of envenomation.Most of these patients present with clinical presentation of ACS,ST elevation,and elevated troponin.The most common type of TTC in these patients is Apical,which improved following medical management.
文摘BACKGROUND Takotsubo cardiomyopathy,also called apical ballooning syndrome,is a disease that is often triggered by stress factors in postmenopausal women and mimics acute coronary syndrome.The aim of this article is to draw attention to takotsubo cardiomyopathy after surgical treatment of liver hydatid cyst.CASE SUMMARY A 50-year-old diabetic and hypertensive female patient was evaluated preoperatively before general surgery for liver hydatid cyst,and no cardiac problems were found.The patient was discharged on the 3rd postoperative day without any postoperative complications.On postoperative day 5,the patient presented to the emergency department with fever,shortness of breath,chills,and shivering and was hospitalized with the diagnosis of pneumonia.The troponin levels remained high during follow-up.Echocardiography was performed on postoperative day 7,after which the patient was referred to a tertiary center with the diagnosis of non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction due to akinesia in the apical region.Coronary angiography performed at the tertiary center showed normal coronary anatomy,and the patient was diagnosed with takotsubo cardiomyopathy.CONCLUSION Takotsubo cardiomyopathy mimicking myocardial infarction without ST segment elevation may develop after surgical treatment of liver hydatid cyst.
文摘Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is a form of stress cardiomyopathy which is reversible. It can clinically mimic an ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction. We present a case of a 63 year old female, who was diagnosed with takotsubo cardiomyopathy in the immediate postoperative period, following microwave ablation for a metastatic liver lesion. Despite takotsubo cardiomyopathy only accounting for a small percentage of acute coronary syndrome presentations, it is still an important differential to be considered when dealing with acute cardiac events, as the subsequent management is different as compared to the other more often encountered forms of acute cardiac events. .
文摘Background Recurrence of takotsubo cardiomyopathy （TTC） is a well-known complication. However, current literature lists only a few isolated cases. We aimed to determine the incidence and clinical significance of recurrent TTC. Methods ＆ Results Our institutional database constituted a collective of 114 patients diagnosed with TTC since 2003. Close follow-up of these patients revealed a recurrence of TTC in seven of these （6.1%）. The time interval between the index event and its recurrence varied between six months and six years. Arterial hypertension was more revealed in the recurrence group of TTC compared to non-recurrence group, （P = 0.02）. Chronic obstructive pulmo- nary disease and/or asthma was more diagnosed in the recurrence group, （P = 0.04）. Clinical events like fight ventficular involvement, TTC related complications such as life-threatening arrhythmias, pulmonary congestion and in hospital death were observed more frequently in the recurrent episode. Over a mean follow-up of one year the mortality rate was similar in both groups. Conclusions Recurrence of TTC within six years after index event is not an uncommon phenomenon. In the event of right ventricular involvement in the relapse phase, it might be associated with a higher complication rate. TTC recurrence should be the first differential diagnosis in patients with a past history of TTC.
