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[Takotsubo Syndrome: cardiovascular complication of stroke]

Claudio Leiva Abanto1, Félix Medina Palomino1, Henry Anchante Hernández1

  • 1Hospital Nacional Cayetano Heredia. Lima, Perú. Hospital Nacional Cayetano Heredia Lima Perú.

Archivos Peruanos De Cardiologia Y Cirugia Cardiovascular
|June 7, 2023
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An elderly patient experienced ischemic stroke, Takotsubo syndrome, and atrial fibrillation. These events indicate a Brain Heart Syndrome, a serious condition associated with high mortality risk.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Neurology
  • Internal Medicine

Background:

  • The patient, an 82-year-old female with a history of type 2 diabetes mellitus and hypertension, presented with an ischemic stroke.
  • This initial event served as a precursor to subsequent cardiovascular complications.

Observation:

  • The ischemic stroke was complicated by the development of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy.
  • Following discharge, the patient was readmitted due to atrial fibrillation.

Findings:

  • The co-occurrence of ischemic stroke, Takotsubo syndrome, and atrial fibrillation in this patient meets the criteria for Brain Heart Syndrome.
  • Brain Heart Syndrome represents a complex interplay between neurological and cardiac events.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the significant mortality risk associated with Brain Heart Syndrome.
  • Recognizing and managing Brain Heart Syndrome is crucial for improving patient outcomes in complex cardiovascular and neurological cases.

Keywords:
Atrial FibrillationMyocardial InfarctionStrokeTakotsubo Cardiomyopathy

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