Apical ballooning syndrome (Takotsubo Syndrome): case report

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Authors

Charles Ulloffo do Nascimento · Hospital Regional de Presidente Prudente

Carlos Eduardo da Costa Nunes Bosso · Hospital Regional de Presidente Prudente

Paulo Henrique Jorge · Hospital Regional de Presidente Prudente

Franciele Marques Vanderlei · Universidade Federal de São Paulo

Henrique Issa Artoni Ebaid · Hospital Regional de Presidente Prudente

Vítor Engrácia Valenti · American Physical Therapy Association

Abstract

The course of events patient showed clinical improvement with treatment and support was not necessary to administer specific medications or interventions to reverse the situation. After hemodynamic stabilization coronary angiography showed no obstructive lesions and left ventricle with akinesia of the apex and the middle portion of the left ventricle.

Topics & Keywords

Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy and Associated Phenomena Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics Mitochondrial Function and Pathology

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: International Archives of Medicine

Volume 6, Issue 1, pp. 12-12

DOI: 10.1186/1755-7682-6-12

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