Abstract
A case of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is described in a postmenopausal woman admitted for suspected recent myocardial infarction, triggered by significant social stress during a family Christmas dinner. Coronary angiography showed no significant lesions. Acute echocardiography demonstrated apical ballooning and an ejection fraction of 30%. The clinical course was uneventful and after one month, echocardiography showed complete resolution of the apical ballooning and recovery of left ventricular systolic function.
| Translated title of the contribution | Stressinduced Takotsubo cardiomyopathy |
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| Original language | Danish |
| Journal | Ugeskrift for Laeger |
| Volume | 171 |
| Issue number | 38 |
| Pages (from-to) | 2717-2718 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| ISSN | 0041-5782 |
| Publication status | Published - Sept 2009 |
| Externally published | Yes |