The perfect storm: A quadrifecta of complications with takotsubo cardiomyopathy

Authors

  • Raj Amin Michigan State University School of Human Medicine
  • Timothy Fritz Spectrum Health Frederik Meijer Heart & Vascular Institute
  • Richard McNamara Spectrum Health Frederik Meijer Heart & Vascular Institute

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21542/gcsp.2016.38

Abstract

Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is generally considered to have a favorable prognosis. However, several major problems may complicate the clinical course. We present a patient with four simultaneous complications of shock, left ventricular thrombus, left ventricular outflow obstruction, and severe mitral regurgitation. Despite this dramatic presentation, the patient had a complete recovery with resolution of all four complications within weeks. 

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Published

2017-03-09

Issue

Vol. 2016 No. 4 (2016)

Section

Images in cardiology

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