The Rhythm of Stress: A Case of Dancing Electrocardiography in Partial Hanging
Saleh A Bashadi1, Rahul R Mamidi2, Mohammed Mubashir A Subhani3
1Casualty Medical Officer, Department of Emergency Medicine, Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, Telangana, India, Orcid: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-4828-953X.
We present the case of a 45-year-old woman who survived a suicide attempt with partial hanging and presented with electrocardiographic (ECG) abnormalities that mimicked acute coronary syndrome (ACS). She exhibited ST-segment abnormalities and QT interval prolongation, all of which resolved within 1 month. This case highlights the importance of recognizing stress-induced cardiomyopathy, such as Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, which can present with ECG changes similar to ACS, particularly in patients experiencing extreme emotional distress or suicide attempts.
We present the case of a 45-year-old woman who survived a suicide attempt with partial hanging and presented with electrocardiographic (ECG) abnormalities that mimicked acute coronary syndrome (ACS). She exhibited ST-segment abnormalities and QT interval prolongation, all of which resolved within 1 month. This case highlights the importance of recognizing stress-induced cardiomyopathy, such as Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, which can present with ECG changes similar to ACS, particularly in patients experiencing extreme emotional distress or suicide attempts.
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