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Cureus
; 16(6): e62342, 2024 Jun.
Artigo
em Inglês
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-39006621
RESUMO
We present a case of an 83-year-old female who presented to the emergency department because of poor oral intake and dizziness. Initial assessment revealed a diagnosis of pulmonary embolism (PE). However, further investigation revealed coexisting takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM), a rare but critical finding. This case highlights a possible causative connection between clinically non-significant PE and TCM. Additionally, it emphasizes the diagnostic challenges posed by atypical symptoms and unremarkable medical history, which can lead to delayed diagnosis in such cases.