Atrio-ventricular block and takotsubo syndrome: A review illustrated with two case reports

Clin Case Rep. 2022 Feb 15;10(2):e05417. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.5417. eCollection 2022 Feb.

Abstract

Takotsubo syndrome (TS) can be complicated by life-threatening arrhythmias. Data on the association of AV-block, pacemaker implantation, and TS are scarce. We describe two cases of AV-block associated with TS. AV-block persisted despite the recovery of left ventricular dysfunction during follow-up. A review of AV-block and TS association is provided.

Keywords: AV‐block; broken heart syndrome; neurogenic stunned myocardium; pacemaker; takotsubo.

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  • Case Reports