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A rare case of Takotsubo syndrome with ventricular septal rupture: Case report.

Hamada Alsheikh, Nour Shaheen, Wageih Saber, Mostafa Meshref, Yara Amro, Ahmed Shaheen, Mahmoud Galal Ahmed, Sarya Swed

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8 authors at 3 institutions in 4 countries.

Hamada AlsheikhAl-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt.
Nour ShaheenAlexandria University, Alexandria Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria, Egypt.
Wageih SaberAl-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt.
Mostafa MeshrefAl-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt.
Yara AmroMinistry of Health, Egypt.
Ahmed ShaheenAlexandria University, Alexandria Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria, Egypt.
Mahmoud Galal AhmedNeurology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt.
Sarya SwedFaculty of Medicine, Aleppo University, Aleppo, Syria.ORCID 0000-0002-9983-2020
Al-Azhar University · EGConselleria de Sanitat Universal i Salut Pública · ESUniversity of Aleppo · SY

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionTakotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM) mimics acute coronary syndrome and is characterized by reversible left ventricular (LV) apical ballooning in the absence of angiographically substantial coronary artery stenosis. PATIENT CONCERNS: A 31-year-old man with acute dejection, physical stress, and psychological strain from the dread of losing his work arrived at the emergency department with chest pain, and discomfort that had lasted 3 hours. DIAGNOSIS: Once the coronary angiography revealed normal epicardial coronaries, the case was retroactively diagnosed, and the levels of cardiac enzymes were increased.

interventionsThe amount of necrotic tissue was so little that the surgeon could only verbally convey it. It is completely closed with the help of a Dacron sheet. The patient received surgical closure of the VSR a few days after having a surgical consultation. OUTCOMES: No postoperative echocardiogram was required, and the patient was sent home in great general condition.

conclusionThe presence of TCM with a ruptured LV wall was extremely rare because our patient had neither clinical risk indicators nor a family history of coronary artery disease. As a Takotsubo syndrome severe complication, we underline the significance of identifying, diagnosing, and treating it.

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Acute Coronary SyndromeTakotsubo CardiomyopathyVentricular Septal RuptureAdultChest PainCoronary AngiographyHumansMale

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