Presentation of a Case of "Broken Heart"

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Takotsubo syndrome, left ventricle, coronary angiography.

Abstract

Takotsubo syndrome is a condition usually triggered by a physical or emotional stress event and characterized by transient left ventricular systolic dysfunction. Although the mechanism of myocardial dysfunction has not been fully elucidated, one hypothesis suggests that a catecholamine shock produces microvascular dysfunction in susceptible patients. In addition to clinical, electrocardiographic findings and coronary angiography, noninvasive imaging studies are essential in the diagnosis and assessment of the patient's prognosis. We describe the case of a patient who, secondary to a situation of emotional stress, was admitted to the Emergency Department and diagnosed with the disease in question.

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Published

2023-09-25

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Ramos Busutil S, González Briceño BP, Torres Reyes LB, Hernández Sotolongo M, Aguiar Pérez JE, González Veliz A. Presentation of a Case of "Broken Heart". Rev. cuba. cardiol. cir. cardiovasc. [Internet]. 2023 Sep. 25 [cited 2025 Mar. 10];29(3):e2208. Available from: https://revcardiologia.sld.cu/index.php/revcardiologia/article/view/2208

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