[A unique case of secondary takotsubo syndrome]

G Ital Cardiol (Rome). 2018 Apr;19(4):239-241. doi: 10.1714/2898.29218.
[Article in Italian]

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

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

Substances

  • Isoproterenol