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ArticleCureus2023

The Critical Role of Lambda-Shaped QRS-ST-T Wave Fusion ST-Elevation in Diagnosing and Managing Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy: A Case Report and Review of Literature.

Victor H Molina-Lopez, Jose Escabi-Mendoza

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Article in Cureus, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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4citing papers in PubMed
0.4field-weighted citation impact, top 31% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

4 citing papers in PubMed, 2 citations in OpenAlex.

  1. Review
  2. Inferior-Lead Lambda (λ) Wave Revealing Critical Right Coronary Artery Stenosis: A Case Report.Annals of noninvasive electrocardiology : the official journal of the International Society for Holter and Noninvasive Electrocardiology, Inc · 2026
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

2 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Victor H Molina-LopezDepartment of Cardiology, Veterans Affairs (VA) Caribbean Healthcare System, San Juan, PRI.
Jose Escabi-MendozaDepartment of Cardiology, Veterans Affairs (VA) Caribbean Healthcare System, San Juan, PRI.
VA Caribbean Healthcare System · PR

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Stress-induced cardiomyopathy, commonly known as Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM), is a clinical syndrome characterized by acute and transient ventricular systolic dysfunction that often presents with chest pain and may resemble an acute coronary syndrome. This case report discusses a complex clinical scenario involving an adult female with severe depression who attempted suicide through drug overdose, subsequently developing serotonin syndrome. Her clinical presentation was further complicated by the emergence of a unique lambda-shaped triangular QRS-ST-T waveform fusion ST-elevation electrocardiographic (ECG) pattern closely mimicking an anterolateral occlusive myocardial infarction. The study delves into the clinical implications of this unique ECG pattern in TCM, providing valuable insights into diagnosing and treating such complex cases. This case underscores the importance of recognizing diverse manifestations of TCM and its potential for severe cardiovascular complications.

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shark fin st-elevation ecg signstress cardiomyopathystress-induced cardiomyopathytakotsubo cardiomyopathytriangular qrs-st-t wave st-elevation

Identifiers

PMID38116354
PMCPMC10728760
OpenAlexW4388810945

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