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Citation |
Schlossbauer SA, Ghadri JR, Cammann VL, Maier W, Lüscher TF, Templin C. Cardiol. J. 2016; 23(3): 352-354. |
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Affiliation |
University Hospital Zurich University Heart Center Department of Cardiology Rämistr. 100 8091 Zurich. christian.templin@usz.ch. |
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Copyright |
(Copyright © 2016, Via Medica) |
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27377800 |
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Abstract |
Takotsubo syndrome (TTS) is still a relatively understudied and often undetected disease. It is usually preceded by emotional or physical triggers. We here report a case of TTS following a car accident. Typical apical ballooning with moderate reduction of left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) and increased level of pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) as well as slightly increased creatine kinase and troponin T values were found in this 76-year-old female patient, 6 h after a car accident. At 10 weeks follow-up, we observed a normalization of regional wall motion, LVEF, electrocardiogram and pro-BNP. TTS is an acute heart failure syndrome and an important differential diagnosis of acute coronary syndrome. Language: en |