title: Tako Tsubo cardiomyopathy, presenting with cardiogenic shock in a 24-year-old patient with anorexia nervosa.
abstract: Tako Tsubo cardiomyopathy is a serious condition that is caused by heart failure due to inordinate stress. We here present a case of a young woman with this disorder in association with anorexia nervosa. We postulate a pathophysiological relationship and discuss the management of Tako Tsubo cardiomyopathy.
authors: Department of Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Kennemer Gasthuis, Haarlem, The Netherlands. volman@kg.nl
authors: M N M
authors: MN
authors: Volman
authors: R W
authors: RW
authors: Ten Kate
authors: R
authors: R
authors: Tukkie
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000856:Anorexia Nervosa / Q000150:complications* / Q000503:physiopathology; D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002316:Cardiotonic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D005440:Fluid Therapy; D006495:Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D012770:Shock, Cardiogenic / Q000209:etiology*; D054549:Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy*; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D000925:Anticoagulants; D002316:Cardiotonic Agents; D006495:Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight