A Syndrome that Mimicking Acute Myocardial Infarction: A Case Report

Document Type : Case Report

Authors

1 Resident, Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.

2 Professor, Department of Cardiology, Isfahan Cardiovascular Research Center, Isfahan Cardiovascular Research Institute, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.

3 Professor, Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.

Abstract

Background: Takotsubo syndrome is a transient apical or midventricular dilation with reducuction in left ventricular ejection fraction that mimic an acute myocardial infarction symptoms in the absence of atherosclerosis. There are important differences between its treatment and the treatment of acute myocardial infarction. In this study, we reported a case with Takotsubo syndrome.Case Report: The case was a 40 years old woman with a surgery for urinary incontinence. After the surgery she suffered from chest pain. In her electrocardiogram ST elevation was seen but there is not any obstructive lesion in her coronary angiography. In her ventriculography an apical dilation with a Takotsubo syndrome appearance was reported. She was treated conservatively but she died after 3 days due to sepsis.

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Journal of Isfahan Medical School
Volume 29, Issue 140 - Serial Number 140
March and April 2011
Pages 651-656

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History

  • Receive Date: 17 April 2011
  • Revise Date: 26 May 2024
  • Accept Date: 06 April 2022

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