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Cardiac arrest and successful resuscitation in a patient with Tako-Tsubo Cardiomyopathy.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  18703242     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Tako-Tsubo Cardiomyopathy (TTC) is described as transient left ventricular (LV) dysfunction without coronary artery stenoses. Typically the onset of TTC-syndrome is following emotional or physical stress. As an acute cardiac syndrome it is mimicking ST-elevation myocardial infarction. In this case we report from a 73-year old woman presenting with cardiac arrest after a long-distance bus-tour, and ongoing resuscitation to our ICU. Advanced life support with temporary ventricular pacing was continued until onset of stable spontaneous circulation. Left ventricular angiography revealed normal coronary arteries and the typical apical ballooning phenomenon. Echocardiographic findings resolved completely within 10 days. The patient survived, achieved good cerebral recovery (CPC 1) and was alert and fully oriented on discharge after 18 days.
Authors:
Edda Bahlmann; Korff Krause; Tobias H?rle; Tobias H?erle; Hendrick van der Schalk; Karl-Heinz Kuck
Publication Detail:
Type:  Letter     Date:  2008-08-15
Journal Detail:
Title:  International journal of cardiology     Volume:  130     ISSN:  1874-1754     ISO Abbreviation:  Int. J. Cardiol.     Publication Date:  2008 Oct 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2008-10-22     Completed Date:  2009-01-05     Revised Date:  2010-02-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8200291     Medline TA:  Int J Cardiol     Country:  Netherlands    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  e4-6     Citation Subset:  IM    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Heart Arrest / etiology*,  therapy
Humans
Resuscitation*
Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy / complications*
Comments/Corrections
Erratum In:
Int J Cardiol. 2010 Jan 7;138(1):107
Note: H?erle, Tobias [corrected to H?rle, Tobias]

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