Unveiling the Hidden Patterns: Multimodality Cardiac Imaging in Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy Diagnosis

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Abstract

Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, also known as stress cardiomyopathy, is a reversible form of cardiomyopathy characterized by reduced ejection fraction with regional wall motion abnormalities, elevated cardiac enzyme levels, and signs of ischemia on electrocardiogram despite the absence of obstructive epicardial coronary artery disease. It is often preceded by intense emotional or physical illness stressors. This case describes a 65-year-old female patient who likely developed takotsubo cardiomyopathy precipitated by the stress of diverticulitis.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)73-76
Number of pages4
JournalMethodist DeBakey cardiovascular journal
Volume19
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - 2023

Keywords

  • Takotsubo cardiomyopathy
  • cardiac computed tomography
  • cardiac echocardiography
  • cardiac magnetic resonance imaging
  • cardiac positron emission tomography

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Medicine(all)

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