[Transient apical dysfunction syndrome (Tako-Tsubo) simulating acute myocardial infarction]
M J Carrero Lérida1, M C Mariscal Cerrato, C Dávila Arias
1Servicio de Medicina Nuclear, Hospital Clínico Universitario San Cecilio, Granada, Spain.
Abstract:
Transient apical dysfunction syndrome (TADS) is frequently misdiagnosed as an acute coronary syndrome (ACS). It is characterized by electrocardiographic alterations and elevated myocardial necrosis markers, accompanied by hypokinesia, akinesia or anteroapical dyskinesia, in absence of significant coronary disorders. It generally resolves in days or weeks with individualized support measures. We present the case of a female patient referred to our service for a myocardial perfusion imaging study due to a history suggestive of an acute coronary syndrome after a stressful event.
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