Dynamic Takotsubo Syndrome

JACC: Case Reports

Philippe Timmermans, Sr., MD¹  Walter Desmet, MD PhD²  Philippe Timmermans, Jr., MD, MSc²  Siddharth Jogani, MD²  Pieter Koopman, MD³ 

[1] Address for correspondence: Dr. Siddharth Jogani, Department of Cardiology, Heart Centre Hasselt, Jessa Hospital, Stadsomvaart 11, Hasselt, Limburg 3500, Belgium.;Department of Cardiology, Heart Centre Hasselt, Jessa Hospital, Hasselt, Belgium;Department of Cardiology, Universitair Ziekenhuis Leuven, Leuven, Belgium;

关键词: acute coronary syndrome;    case series;    coronary angiography;    spontaneous coronary artery dissection;    takotsubo cardiomyopathy;   

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来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Both Takotsubo cardiomyopathy and spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) of the distal portion of the left anterior descending artery affect the apical myocardium. It is important to distinguish between both diseases, because therapy and follow-up differ. Revascularization may be lifesaving in SCAD, whereas heart failure management is vital in Takotsubo cardiomyopathy. (Level of Difficulty: Intermediate.)

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