Case report: Takotsubo syndrome and the importance of cardiac magnetic resonance imaging in this context

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.1594922414104

• Palavras-chave: Troponin; Ejection fraction; Electrocardiogram; Takotsubo cardiomyopathy

• Keywords: Troponin; Ejection fraction; Electrocardiogram; Takotsubo cardiomyopathy

• Abstract:

  Takotsubo Syndrome is a clinically important disease that can mimic an acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and is usually related to a stressful event. It usually occurs in women of
  post-menopause. There are diagnostic criteria. Supportive and symptomatic medication forms the basis of treatment, and the patient usually shows improvement in left ventricular function within a few days or weeks. The exact pathophysiological mechanism remains unclear. The aim of this investigation is to present a case study related to Takotsubo Syndrome. We present a case of a 52-year-old woman who presented with chest pain after a stressful family episode. The patient had unobstructed coronary arteries on cardiac catheterization and the    presence
  left ventricular dysfunction on ventriculography. He had a good evolution and improved ventricular     function within 4 days.