Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy Triggered by Emotional Stress From the Russia-Ukraine War.

ABSTRACT: Stress-induced cardiomyopathy presents like acute coronary syndrome and is triggered by emotional stress or critical illness. Increased incidence has been reported during the COVID-19 pandemic and natural disasters. We describe a case of stress-induced cardiomyopathy as an indirect consequence of the Russia-Ukraine war. (Level of Difficulty: Beginner.).

SUBMITTER: Rikabi S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10313489 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature