Exploring takotsubo cardiomyopathy in an elderly patient with acute anxiety attack.
W V Med J
; 108(5): 14-7, 2012.
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| ID: mdl-23098005
ABSTRACT
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy ("broken heart") exhibits a highly possible link between acute emotional stress and the onset of left ventricular dysfunction. This article describes a case report of takotsubo cardiomyopathy in an 89-year-old female; the patient is significantly older than the median age for this condition, which ranges from 63 to 76 years of age. The exact mechanism of this condition is unclear and there are several hypotheses under investigation. Several studies have shown a link between takotsubo cardiomyopathy and elevated catecholamines. Similarly, other studies have documented emotional and physical stress to be the underlying pathophysiology of this condition. Another case study has proposed a novel hypothesis of a link between septal thickening in cases of takotsubo cardiomyopathy. This article is an interesting case report of an elderly patient with takotsubo cardiomyopathy.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Ansiedade
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Cardiomiopatia de Takotsubo
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Aged80
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
W V Med J
Ano de publicação:
2012
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos