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Transient Left Ventricular Apical Ballooning in a Postmenopausal Woman with Chronic Liver Disease, Malignancy, and Recent Ischemic Stroke : A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Joint Authors
Covell, Dustin
Clendenen, Nathan J.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-11-25
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Transient left ventricular apical ballooning (TLVAB), or Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, is a poorly understood phenomenon that is thought to be related to a surge of catecholamines under stress conditions that causes microvascular dysfunction and a unique pattern of myocardial stunning.
TLVAB occurs in two distinct patient populations: (i) community presentation similar to acute coronary syndrome and (ii) the critically ill.
Understanding the differences in presentation, prognosis and management between these two groups may improve the outcome.
We present a case of TLVAB developing in a Caucasian postmenopausal female who developed TLVAB suddenly on a background of chronic liver disease, malignancy, and recent ischemic stroke.
The patient presented with hemodynamic collapse and was treated with inotropes, vasopressors, and supportive care until cardiac function improved.
Additionally, we review the current literature describing the risk factors, pathophysiology, and treatment of TLVAB.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Covell, Dustin& Clendenen, Nathan J.. 2012. Transient Left Ventricular Apical Ballooning in a Postmenopausal Woman with Chronic Liver Disease, Malignancy, and Recent Ischemic Stroke : A Case Report and Review of the Literature. ISRN Vascular Medicine،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-474734
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Covell, Dustin& Clendenen, Nathan J.. Transient Left Ventricular Apical Ballooning in a Postmenopausal Woman with Chronic Liver Disease, Malignancy, and Recent Ischemic Stroke : A Case Report and Review of the Literature. ISRN Vascular Medicine No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-474734
American Medical Association (AMA)
Covell, Dustin& Clendenen, Nathan J.. Transient Left Ventricular Apical Ballooning in a Postmenopausal Woman with Chronic Liver Disease, Malignancy, and Recent Ischemic Stroke : A Case Report and Review of the Literature. ISRN Vascular Medicine. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-474734
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-474734