Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy Caused By Acute Ischemic Stroke.
Abstract
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, also known as stress cardiomyopathy, usually occurs secondary to
extreme physical and emotional stress. Subarachnoid hemorrhage has been strongly related to
stress cardiomyopathy due to catecholamine surge in such patients; however, ischemic stroke has
been rarely associated with takotsubo cardiomyopathy. Whether ischemic stroke is the cause or
the result of takotsubo cardiomyopathy is difficult to ascertain in some cases. We present a case
of a 78-year-old female who came with stroke symptoms and developed cardiogenic shock
secondary to takotsubo cardiomyopathy.
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