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Left ventricular apical ballooning.

Reza Alizadeh Dehnavi1, Ernst E van der Wall, Pieter C Smits

  • 1Vascular Medicine, Department of General Internal Medicine & Endocrinology, Leiden University Medical Centre, Leiden, the Netherlands. R.Alizadehdehnavi@lumc.nl

The International Journal of Cardiovascular Imaging
|November 5, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Transient left ventricular apical ballooning, an acute cardiac syndrome, presents with chest pain and ECG changes. This case report details the first occurrence in a Black patient, highlighting syndrome variability.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Clinical Case Reports

Background:

  • Transient left ventricular apical ballooning is an acute cardiac syndrome.
  • It is characterized by abrupt chest pain and anterior electrocardiographic changes.
  • The condition is typically reversible and occurs without significant coronary artery disease.

Observation:

  • This report presents the first known case of transient left ventricular apical ballooning in a Black patient.
  • The patient experienced typical symptoms including chest pain and ECG abnormalities.
  • Diagnostic workup excluded significant obstructive atherosclerotic coronary artery disease.

Findings:

  • The case confirms the occurrence of transient left ventricular apical ballooning in a Black individual.

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  • The clinical presentation and echocardiographic findings were consistent with the established syndrome.
  • The absence of coronary artery disease was verified through appropriate investigations.

    • Implications:

    • This case expands the known demographic profile for transient left ventricular apical ballooning.
    • It underscores the importance of considering this diagnosis across diverse patient populations.
    • Further research may explore potential ethnic or genetic factors influencing syndrome presentation.