title: Tako-tsubo syndrome associated with sexual intercourse.
abstract: We present a case of Tako-tsubo syndrome induced by sexual activity. This is the first reported case of reversible left ventricular dysfunction associated with sexual intercourse, which necessitated mechanical ventilation in this female patient with acute heart failure.
authors: János
authors: J
authors: Tomcsányi
authors: András
authors: A
authors: Marosi
authors: Krisztina
authors: K
authors: Arabadzisz
authors: András
authors: A
authors: Zsoldos
authors: Béla
authors: B
authors: Bózsik
mesh_terms: D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000806:Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003075:Coitus; D017023:Coronary Angiography; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004452:Echocardiography; D004562:Electrocardiography; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D019161:Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008875:Middle Aged; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*
chemical_list: D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; D000806:Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors; D019161:Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors