Results 31 to 40 of about 16,156 (190)

Pathogenesis of Takotsubo Syndrome

open access: yesCardiogenetics, 2017
Takotsubo syndrome (TTS) is an enigmatic disease with a multifactorial and still unresolved pathogenesis. Postulated mechanisms include catecholamine excess, coronary artery spasm, and microvascular dysfunction, however catecholamines seem to play a central role in the pathophysiology of TTS.
Masarone D   +14 more
openaire   +5 more sources

Takotsubo syndrome associated with autoimmune limbic encephalitis: a case report

open access: yesBMC Cardiovascular Disorders, 2021
Background Central nervous system diseases are common triggers of Takotsubo syndrome. We herein report a rare case of Takotsubo syndrome associated with autoimmune limbic encephalitis.
Yuki Kakinuma   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

An Early Holiday Surprise: Cholecystitis Wrapped in Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy [PDF]

open access: yes, 2020
This is a novel case report of a 44-year-old woman who presented to the emergency department with epigastric pain wrapping around to her back. She had no risk factors for cardiac disease, but her initial electrocardiogram (ECG) showed a Wellens syndrome ...
Gould, Kevin   +2 more
core  

An unexpected complication of a percutaneous coronary angioplasty [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM) is characterized by transient ventricular dysfunction, classically in its apical and mid segments in the absence of coronary lesions, and is often observed after intense stressful events and occasionally associated to an ...
Calò L, Cocco N, Monzo L
core   +1 more source

Sick Sinus Syndrome and Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy

open access: yesCase Reports in Cardiology, 2018
Background. Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is associated with increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias, atrial fibrillation, and bradyarrhythmias. However, sinus node dysfunction is relatively infrequent in the setting of takotsubo cardiomyopathy. Case Report.
Ahmed S. Yassin   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Rare Association of Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy with Acquired Bartter-Like Phenotype and Colonic Stricture

open access: yesEuropean Medical Journal Cardiology, 2022
Takotsubo syndrome is a rare entity, and the occurrence of Bartter syndrome along with Takotsubo syndrome makes it a bizarre incidence. Diagnosis of both is very crucial and important, as the signs and symptoms tend to be different for each patient ...
Ramesh Patel   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Clinical outcomes associated with catecholamine use in patients diagnosed with Takotsubo cardiomyopathy [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
Background: Recent hypotheses have suggested the pathophysiological role of catecholamines in the evolution of the Takotsubo syndrome (TTS). The extent of cardiac and circulatory compromise dictates the use of some form of supportive therapy.
Akin, Ibrahim   +9 more
core   +1 more source

Dynamics of electrocardiographic changes, brain-natriuretic peptide and cortisol levels in a patient with stress (takotsubo) cardiomyopathy: A case report [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
Introduction. Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is a transient acute heart failure syndrome caused by stress that provokes left ventricular mid-apical akinesis and mimics acute coronary syndrome. Case report.
Gligić Branko   +2 more
core   +1 more source

Recurrent takotsubo with prolonged QT and torsade de pointes and left ventricular thrombus

open access: yesJournal of the Saudi Heart Association, 2017
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, also known as “takotsubo syndrome,” refers to transient apical ballooning syndrome, stress cardiomyopathy, or broken heart syndrome and is a recently recognized syndrome typically characterized by transient and reversible left ...
Alaa Eldin K. Ahmed   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Kounis and Takotsubo, Two Syndromes Bound by Adrenaline: The “ATAK” Complex

open access: yesCase Reports in Cardiology, 2023
Background. The term “ATAK” complex has been coined by the association of adrenaline, takotsubo, anaphylaxis and Kounis syndrome. We present an uncommon case of an “ATAK” complex with biphasic onset and a midventricular takotsubo pattern. Case Summary. A
Ravi Vazirani Ballesteros   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Home - About - Disclaimer - Privacy