Takotsubo cardiomyopathy in a female presenting with status asthmaticus: a case report and review of literature.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM) is a non-ischemic syndrome characterized by transient acute left ventricular dysfunction as evident on transthoracic echocardiography. It can often mimic myocardial ischemia and is characterized by the absence of angiographic evidence of obstructive coronary artery disease. Reports of Takotsubo syndrome in elderly with asthma exacerbations have been noted.

Case presentation

We describe a case of TCM in a 68-year-old female who presented with acute shortness of breath secondary to status asthmaticus. Her electrocardiogram showed ST segment elevations in multiple coronary artery distributions and mildly elevated troponin levels. Coronary angiography showed no significant stenosis of the coronary arteries with left ventriculography that

SUBMITTER: Clark LC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9526768 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature