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[Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy as a Consequence of Myocardial Infarction. It is Possible?]

M D Muksinova1, A S Shilova2, M Y Gilyarov1

  • 1Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education "I. M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University" of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation.

Kardiologiia
|February 22, 2018
PubMed

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Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM) can occur with myocardial infarction (MI). In elderly women, acute MI may trigger TCM, even without other apparent stressors, suggesting MI as a primary cause.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Internal Medicine

Background:

  • Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM) is linked to stress and catecholamine release.
  • Myocardial infarction (MI) also involves significant catecholamine release.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between acute myocardial infarction (MI) and Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM).
  • To explore potential triggers for TCM in elderly patients presenting with acute MI.

Main Methods:

  • Case report of two elderly women with simultaneous acute MI and TCM.
  • Clinical evaluation to identify potential external stressors.

Main Results:

  • Both patients presented with acute MI and TCM.
  • No external stressors were identified as triggers for TCM.
  • Acute MI was considered the primary event leading to TCM.

Conclusions:

  • Acute myocardial infarction may act as a primary trigger for Takotsubo cardiomyopathy.
  • This association warrants further investigation, particularly in elderly populations.

Keywords:
Takotsubo cardiomyopathycatecholaminesleft ventricular apical ballooningmyocardial infarction

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