Stress-induced cardiomyopathy (Tako-Tsubo) in a premenopausal woman : A case report from Saudi Arabia
Tako-Tsubo cardiomyopathy (TTC) is a nonischemic cardiomyopathy characterized by reversible left ventricular dysfunction that is seen predominantly in postmenopausal women (>80%). The syndrome has symptoms that are similar to acute myocardial infarction, such as electrocardiogram changes (ST-segm...
| Publié dans: | Journal of the Saudi Heart Association. - 1999. - 22(2010), 4 vom: 20. Okt., Seite 219-21 |
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| Format: | Article en ligne |
| Langue: | English |
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2010
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| Accès à la collection: | Journal of the Saudi Heart Association |
| Sujets: | Journal Article Apical ballooning Cardiomyopathy Catecholamine Reversible ventricular dysfunction Tako-Tsubo |
| Résumé: | Tako-Tsubo cardiomyopathy (TTC) is a nonischemic cardiomyopathy characterized by reversible left ventricular dysfunction that is seen predominantly in postmenopausal women (>80%). The syndrome has symptoms that are similar to acute myocardial infarction, such as electrocardiogram changes (ST-segment elevation and subsequent giant T wave inversion) and abnormal cardiac enzymes. The clinical prognosis is usually benign. This article reports the first case of a TTC in a premenopausal Saudi woman. Early diagnosis of TTC excludes the use of stents, thrombolytics, and long-term coronary heart disease medications |
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| Description: | Date Completed 20.08.2013 Date Revised 21.10.2021 published: Print-Electronic Citation Status PubMed-not-MEDLINE |
| ISSN: | 1016-7315 |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.jsha.2010.07.003 |