Reverse takotsubo cardiomyopathy caused by patent foramen ovale-related cryptogenic stroke: a case report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Reverse takotsubo cardiomyopathy (rTTC) is recognized as an atypical type of TTC. It has been suggested that neurological events are typical trigger of rTTC, especially in young individuals.

Case summary

In this case report, we describe a 16-year-girl who presented with neurological deficits due to embolic stroke and acute heart failure. Transthoracic echocardiography on admission revealed a severely reduced left ventricular (LV) function with akinesis of basal to mid LV, but normal contraction in apex. Coronary computed tomography angiography confirmed unobstructed coronary arteries. Two weeks later, her LV wall motion and ejection fraction were completely normalized. Transthoracic echocardiography and transoesophageal echocardiography demonstrated no evidence of

SUBMITTER: Takafuji H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7891282 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature