Takotsubo cardiomyopathy

Case contributed by Marianne Cossens
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Chest pain

Patient Data

Age: 65 years
Gender: Female
dsa

Left ventriculography: the basal segment of the left ventricle is hyperkinetic while the mid and apical segments are hypokinetic in a non coronary artery distribution. The end systolic image is of the classic 'octopus pot.'

Case Discussion

The patient had normal appearing coronary arteries. The left ventricular configuration due to mid to apical dysfunction is typical for takotsubo cardiomyopathy

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