Takotsubo syndrome‐associated ventricular standstill in a peripartum patient: case report and review of the literature

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

E-ISSN: 2050-0904|6|2|283-287

ISSN: 2050-0904

Source: Clinical Case Reports, Vol.6, Iss.2, 2018-02, pp. : 283-287

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Abstract

Key Clinical MessageTakotsubo syndrome is classically characterized by apical ballooning and left ventricle akinesis associated with an underlying catecholamine surge. In patients with suspected Takotsubo syndrome, clinicians should be vigilant for acute coronary syndrome and arrhythmias. Ventricular standstill with underlying Takotsubo syndrome should be managed with a dual‐chambered pacemaker to improve patient outcome.