A case of malignant arrhythmia in Takotsubo cardiomyopathy.
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM) is a unique type of reversible cardiomyopathy that is precipitated by a stressful mental or physical event. Although TCM was generally considered to be a benign reversible condition, arrhythmic risk is increasingly recognised. We discuss a case of TCM presenting with aborted sudden cardiac death. We have also explained the pathophysiology of QTc prolongation and repolarisation abnormalities associated with the condition.
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, Gloucester, UK; Bristol Heart Institute, Bristol, UK. Electronic address: amardeep.dastidar@me.com.
Amardeep Ghosh
AG
Dastidar
Bristol Heart Institute, Bristol, UK.
Antonio
A
Frontera
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, Gloucester, UK.
Mark
M
Petersen
D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004562:Electrocardiography; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D054549:Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology
Malignant arrhythmia; QTc prolongation; Takotsubo cardiomyopathy