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Substernal Thyroid Biopsy Using Endobronchial Ultrasound-guided Transbronchial Needle Aspiration

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Published on: November 10, 2014

[Apical ballooning syndrome, case series].

Gudný Stella Gudnadóttir¹, Hannes Sigurjónsson, Thorbjörn Gudjónsson

¹Hjartadeild Landspítala, Reykjavík.

|November 1, 2008

Summary

Apical ballooning syndrome, a heart condition mimicking heart attacks, presents with specific left ventricle movement changes. This stress-induced syndrome requires careful diagnosis to differentiate from coronary artery disease.

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Published on: November 10, 2014

Area of Science:

Cardiology
Cardiovascular Medicine
Internal Medicine

Background:

Apical ballooning syndrome, also known as stress-induced cardiomyopathy, mimics acute myocardial infarction.
It is characterized by transient left ventricular dysfunction, specifically apical ballooning.
The condition often occurs following significant physical or emotional stress.

Observation:

This report details three cases of apical ballooning syndrome diagnosed within a short period.
The diagnoses were made at Landspítali University Hospital in Reykjavík during December 2007.
Clinical presentation included chest pain, ECG changes, and elevated cardiac enzymes.

Findings:

Patients presented with symptoms and signs similar to myocardial infarction.
Crucially, significant coronary artery disease was absent in these cases.
Diagnostic criteria for apical ballooning syndrome were met, confirming the diagnosis.

Implications:

Highlights the importance of recognizing apical ballooning syndrome in clinical practice.
Emphasizes the need for differential diagnosis to distinguish it from acute coronary syndromes.
Suggests that stress-induced cardiomyopathy is a significant clinical entity that can present acutely.