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Published on: August 18, 2015
[Transient global amnesia and Tako-Tsubo cardiomyopathy--coincidence or corollary?]
S Grautoff1, M Sitzer, P Weitkamp
1Klinikum Herford, Klinik für Kardiologie und internistische Intensivmedizin, Germany. steffen.grautoff@klinikum-herford.de
History:
A 69-year-old female patient who had been physically and mentally healthy was admitted to our emergency department because of acute onset of amnesia.
Investigations:
Inconspicuous diagnostic findings led to the diagnosis of transient global amnesia (TGA). Furthermore bradycardia and elevated troponins were detected. Because of these findings a cardiologic workup was performed resulting in the diagnosis of Tako-Tsubo cardiomyopathy.
Treatment And Course:
The patient recovered completely from TGA as well as from the slight reduction of the left-ventricular ejection fraction as part of the Tako-Tsubo cardiomyopathy.
Conclusion:
There are similarities of the two diseases Tako-Tsubo cardiomyopathy and TGA concerning triggers as well as reversibility. Patients presenting with symptoms suggestive for TGA should be considered to undergo additional cardiologic evaluation.
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