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Apical Ballooning Syndrome (Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy) after Permanent Dual-Chamber Pacemaker Implantation
Joint Authors
Albiero, Remo
Gardini, Armando
Boldi, Emiliano
Fracassi, Francesco
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-08-26
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Apical ballooning syndrome, also called takotsubo cardiomyopathy, has been recently reported.
It may mimic acute myocardial infarction and is typically observed in postmenopausal women after stressful events.
A 75-year-old female after permanent dual chamber pacemaker implant complained of chest pain with repolarization alterations suggesting acute myocardial ischemia.
Echocardiography showed a left ventricle with akinesia of the apical portions and reduced global systolic function.
The patient was treated with antithrombotic agents and intravenous nitrates.
No coronary lesions were found at angiography.
At ventriculography, a typical takotsubo-like shape of the left ventricle was observed.
The clinical and echocardiographic picture normalized at discharge.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Gardini, Armando& Fracassi, Francesco& Boldi, Emiliano& Albiero, Remo. 2012. Apical Ballooning Syndrome (Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy) after Permanent Dual-Chamber Pacemaker Implantation. Case Reports in Cardiology،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-462281
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Gardini, Armando…[et al.]. Apical Ballooning Syndrome (Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy) after Permanent Dual-Chamber Pacemaker Implantation. Case Reports in Cardiology No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-462281
American Medical Association (AMA)
Gardini, Armando& Fracassi, Francesco& Boldi, Emiliano& Albiero, Remo. Apical Ballooning Syndrome (Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy) after Permanent Dual-Chamber Pacemaker Implantation. Case Reports in Cardiology. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-462281
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-462281