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Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy in a Patient with Undiscovered Sigmoid Colon Cancer
Joint Authors
Source
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-03-09
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TTC) is a stress-related cardiomyopathy that is characterized by reversible left systolic dysfunction, which appears to be precipitated by sudden emotional or physical stress in the absence of myocardial infarction.
Here we present a rare case that clinically presented with intermittent abdominal pain, initially impressed as non-ST elevation myocardial infarction and congestive heart failure but with a normal coronary angiogram.
Her symptoms relieved spontaneously without returning.
Sigmoid colon cancer was diagnosed via colonoscopy later due to persistent abdominal discomfort.
In the absence of detectable emotional or physical stress factors, the newly diagnosed sigmoid colon cancer was the only possible trigger factor of TTC.
We offer this case as a reminder that cancer should be considered in the differential diagnosis of patients presenting with the etiology of TTC.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Po-Yen, Huang& Ku, Po-Ming. 2017. Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy in a Patient with Undiscovered Sigmoid Colon Cancer. Case Reports in Cardiology،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1144060
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Po-Yen, Huang& Ku, Po-Ming. Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy in a Patient with Undiscovered Sigmoid Colon Cancer. Case Reports in Cardiology No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1144060
American Medical Association (AMA)
Po-Yen, Huang& Ku, Po-Ming. Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy in a Patient with Undiscovered Sigmoid Colon Cancer. Case Reports in Cardiology. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1144060
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1144060