Takotsubo cardiomyopathy complicated by Dressler's syndrome.
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is an increasingly recognised syndrome characterised by transient apical left ventricular dysfunction in the absence of significant coronary artery disease. We describe a case of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy complicated by Dressler's syndrome. To our knowledge, these two conditions have not previously been reported in combination.
Lee
Edmund J
EJ
Department of Hepatology, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Perth, WA. edmundleejm@hotmail.com
Hendriks
Randall
R
Whelan
Alan P
AP
D000368:Aged; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004562:Electrocardiography; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007052:Ibuprofen / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010490:Pericardial Effusion / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy; D010493:Pericarditis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D013577:Syndrome; D054549:Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy / Q000150:complications*
D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D007052:Ibuprofen