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2022-11-22

Recurrent Takotsubo syndrome: case report and literature review

Miocardiopatía de Takotsubo recurrente. Reporte de caso y revisión de la literatura

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15446/cr.v8n2.92955

Palabras clave:

Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy, Broken heart Syndrome, Recurrence (en)
Cardiomiopatía de Takotsubo, Síndrome del corazón roto, Recurrencia (es)

Autores/as

  • Sergio Alexander Velasco-Malagón Hospital Universitario Clínica San Rafael - Institute of Cardiology - Bogotá D.C. - Colombia.|Universidad Nacional de Colombia - Bogotá Campus - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Internal Medicine - Bogotá, D.C. - Colombia. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3357-3625
  • Guillermo Mora-Pabón Hospital Universitario Clínica San Rafael - Institute of Cardiology - Bogotá D.C. - Colombia.|Universidad Nacional de Colombia - Bogotá Campus - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Internal Medicine - Bogotá, D.C. - Colombia. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9776-3685

Abstract

Introduction: Takotsubo syndrome is a cardiomyopathy that can lead to severe myocardial involvement. It is characterized by the presence of signs and symptoms suggestive of ventricular dysfunction associated with an adrenergic discharge during a stressful event. This case report presents a literature review, as well as a comparison with other similar cases.

Case presentation. A 56-year-old female with a previous episode of Takotsubo was admitted to the emergency department due to symptoms of acute coronary syndrome and a history of Takotsubo syndrome. Her electrocardiogram showed T-wave inversion in leads V1-V4 and a raise in troponins. Percutaneous coronary angiography revealed no coronary lesions, and an echocardiogram revealed segmental alterations compatible with Takotsubo syndrome, requiring medical therapy with beta-blockers and angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, with subsequent improvement in ventricular function.

Conclusions. Recurrence in Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is a rare complication that should be suspected. The risk factors associated with recurrence are not known. Although therapy with ACE inhibitors and beta-blockers seems to have an impact on the recovery of ventricular function in patients with this condition, further studies are necessary to establish the best pharmacological treatment.

Resumen

Introducción. La miocardiopatía de Takotsubo (MT) es una afección cardiaca que puede generar compromiso miocárdico severo y se caracteriza por la presencia de signos y síntomas sugestivos de disfunción ventricular que se asocian a una descarga adrenérgica durante un evento estresor. En este reporte de caso se realizó una revisión de la literatura y se hizo una comparación con otros casos similares al presentado.

Presentación del caso. Mujer de 56 años, quien asistió al servicio de urgencias por síntomas sugestivos de un síndrome coronario agudo. A la paciente, que tenía antecedente de MT, se le realizó un electrocardiograma que mostró inversión de la onda T en las derivaciones V1-V4 y elevación de troponinas, una angiografía coronaria que evidenció arterias epicárdicas sin lesiones y un ecocardiograma que reveló alteraciones segmentarias compatibles con MT, por lo que se estableció manejo con betabloqueadores e inhibidores de la enzima convertidora de angiotensina (IECA), con lo cual se logró mejoría de la función ventricular.

Conclusiones. La MT es una afección poco frecuente de la cual no se conocen los factores de riesgo asociados a su recurrencia. Aunque la terapia con IECA y betabloqueadores parece tener un impacto en la recuperación de la función ventricular en pacientes con esta condición, se requieren estudios adicionales para establecer el mejor manejo farmacológico.

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Velasco-Malagón, S. A., & Mora-Pabón , G. . (2022). Miocardiopatía de Takotsubo recurrente. Reporte de caso y revisión de la literatura. Case Reports, 8(2), 1-10. https://doi.org/10.15446/cr.v8n2.92955