Stressinduceret takotsubokardiomyopati

Ulla Høst, Peter Søgaard, Peter Riis Hansen, Ulla Høst, Peter Søgaard, Peter Riis Hansen

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Abstract

A case of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is described in a postmenopausal woman admitted for suspected recent myocardial infarction, triggered by significant social stress during a family Christmas dinner. Coronary angiography showed no significant lesions. Acute echocardiography demonstrated apical ballooning and an ejection fraction of 30%. The clinical course was uneventful and after one month, echocardiography showed complete resolution of the apical ballooning and recovery of left ventricular systolic function.
Udgivelsesdato: 2009-Sep
Bidragets oversatte titelStress-induced Takotsubo cardiomyopathy
OriginalsprogDansk
TidsskriftUgeskrift for læger
Vol/bind171
Udgave nummer38
Sider (fra-til)2717-8
Antal sider2
ISSN0041-5782
StatusUdgivet - 14 sep. 2009

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Keywords: Diagnosis, Differential; Female; Humans; Middle Aged; Myocardial Infarction; Postmenopause; Stress, Psychological; Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy

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