Takotsubo Syndrome: A Pathway through the Pituitary Disease
Joint Authors
Martin Martins, João
do Vale, Sónia
Plácido, Rui
Martins, Ana Filipa
Robalo Martins, Susana
Almeida, Ana G.
Pinto, Fausto
Source
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-02-25
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TTC) is characterized by reversible left ventricular apical and/or midventricular hypokinesia with unknown etiology.
The clinical presentation is similar to acute myocardial infarction in the absence of significant obstructive coronary artery disease.
Various predisposing factors have been related to TTC, such as acute neurological illnesses, endocrine diseases, pain, and emotional stress.
We present the first description of an association between TTC cardiomyopathy and panhypopituitarism.
This case reinforces the connection between the hormonal and cardiovascular systems.
Furthermore, it supports the importance of a comprehensive and integrated medical history in the approach of a patient with cardiac disease, towards clinical decision-making.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Plácido, Rui& Martins, Ana Filipa& Robalo Martins, Susana& do Vale, Sónia& Almeida, Ana G.& Pinto, Fausto…[et al.]. 2016. Takotsubo Syndrome: A Pathway through the Pituitary Disease. Case Reports in Cardiology،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Plácido, Rui…[et al.]. Takotsubo Syndrome: A Pathway through the Pituitary Disease. Case Reports in Cardiology No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Plácido, Rui& Martins, Ana Filipa& Robalo Martins, Susana& do Vale, Sónia& Almeida, Ana G.& Pinto, Fausto…[et al.]. Takotsubo Syndrome: A Pathway through the Pituitary Disease. Case Reports in Cardiology. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1100410
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1100410