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Pulmonary Embolism as a Potential Trigger for Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy
Hakob Harutyunyan1, Supraja Achuthanandan2, Vahagn Tamazyan3
1Department of Internal Medicine, Maimonides Medical Center, New York, USA.
Abstract:
We present a case of an 83-year-old female who presented to the emergency department because of poor oral intake and dizziness. Initial assessment revealed a diagnosis of pulmonary embolism (PE). However, further investigation revealed coexisting takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM), a rare but critical finding. This case highlights a possible causative connection between clinically non-significant PE and TCM. Additionally, it emphasizes the diagnostic challenges posed by atypical symptoms and unremarkable medical history, which can lead to delayed diagnosis in such cases.
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