Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy: An ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction Mimic
| Autor: | Kristina A Davis |
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| Rok vydání: | 2021 |
| Předmět: |
medicine.medical_specialty
Cardiac Catheterization medicine.medical_treatment Cardiomyopathy Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors Emergency Nursing Chest pain Broken heart syndrome Diagnosis Differential 03 medical and health sciences Electrocardiography Young Adult 0302 clinical medicine Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy Internal medicine medicine Humans cardiovascular diseases 030212 general & internal medicine Myocardial infarction Cardiac catheterization medicine.diagnostic_test Aspirin business.industry ST elevation 030208 emergency & critical care medicine Emergency department medicine.disease Emergency Medicine Cardiology ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction Female medicine.symptom business Emergency Service Hospital Biomarkers |
| Zdroj: | Advanced emergency nursing journal. 43(1) |
| ISSN: | 1931-4493 |
| Popis: | Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TC), a rare syndrome often preceded by an emotional or physical trigger, which earned the nickname broken heart syndrome, was first diagnosed in 1990. Takotsubo cardiomyopathy can mimic an ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). Originally, TC was thought to be self-limiting and benign. However, there is a 4%-5% mortality rate, which is associated with serious complications. The majority of people diagnosed with TC are postmenopausal women, but it can affect all ages. Patients will often present to the emergency department with chest pain and dyspnea. An electrocardiogram (ECG) often demonstrates ST elevation. There is no definitive way to differentiate between TC and STEMI on an ECG. Therefore, all patients need to have emergent coronary angiography with left ventriculography. |
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