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Chlus N, Cavayero C, Kar P, et al. Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy: Case Series and Literature Review. Cureus. 2016;8(6):e649doi: 10.7759/cureus.649.
Chlus, N., Cavayero, C., Kar, P., & Kar, S. (2016). Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy: Case Series and Literature Review. Cureus, 8(6), e649. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.649
Chlus, Natalie, et al. "Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy: Case Series and Literature Review." Cureus vol. 8,6 (2016): e649. doi: https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.649
Chlus N, Cavayero C, Kar P, Kar S. Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy: Case Series and Literature Review. Cureus. 2016 Jun 20;8(6):e649. doi: 10.7759/cureus.649. PMID: 27446769; PMCID: PMC4954750.
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Cureus. 2016 Jun 20;8(6):e649. doi: 10.7759/cureus.649.

Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy: Case Series and Literature Review.

Cureus

Natalie Chlus, Chase Cavayero, Pran Kar, Sunny Kar

Affiliations

  1. Medicine, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine.
  2. Nephrology, Orlando VA Medical Center.
  3. Surgery, Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine.

PMID: 27446769 PMCID: PMC4954750 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.649

Abstract

Although originally considered to be uncommon, Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is becoming increasingly visible, annually comprising an increasing portion of suspected diagnoses of acute coronary syndrome. This condition is characterized by reversible left ventricular akinesis without significant coronary artery obstruction. This case study presents five patients diagnosed with Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, as confirmed by echocardiogram and angiography. All of the patients presented with classic myocardial chest pain and elevated troponins. Following diagnosis, they were treated with supportive measures, particularly angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, and beta-blockers. All patients made a full recovery. Though the mechanism of Takotsubo has not been fully elucidated, hypotheses suggest it may be related to excessive catecholamine levels causing either myocardial stunning or coronary vasospasm. Recognition and understanding of this unusual pathology are essential because it can lead to improved clinical management.

Keywords: cardiomyopathies; ventricular dysfunction

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