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A rare case of Takotsubo syndrome with ventricular septal rupture: Case report
Hamada Alsheikh1, Nour Shaheen2, Wageih Saber1
1Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt.
Introduction:
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM) mimics acute coronary syndrome and is characterized by reversible left ventricular (LV) apical ballooning in the absence of angiographically substantial coronary artery stenosis.
Patient Concerns:
A 31-year-old man with acute dejection, physical stress, and psychological strain from the dread of losing his work arrived at the emergency department with chest pain, and discomfort that had lasted 3 hours.
Diagnosis:
Once the coronary angiography revealed normal epicardial coronaries, the case was retroactively diagnosed, and the levels of cardiac enzymes were increased.
Interventions:
The amount of necrotic tissue was so little that the surgeon could only verbally convey it. It is completely closed with the help of a Dacron sheet. The patient received surgical closure of the VSR a few days after having a surgical consultation.
Outcomes:
No postoperative echocardiogram was required, and the patient was sent home in great general condition.
Conclusion:
The presence of TCM with a ruptured LV wall was extremely rare because our patient had neither clinical risk indicators nor a family history of coronary artery disease. As a Takotsubo syndrome severe complication, we underline the significance of identifying, diagnosing, and treating it.
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