Ventriculoseptal Rupture Caused by Takotsubo Syndrome

Ventriculoseptal rupture (VSR) is a rare complication of takotsubo syndrome that often requires immediate treatment. Patients with VSR experience a range of outcomes and should be managed at centers with cardiac and surgical expertise. We present 2 cases of VSR complicating takotsubo syndrome that h...

Descripción completa

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Sternberg, Michael E., Gertz, Zachary M., Quader, Mohammed A., Abbate, Antonio, Trankle, Cory R.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Elsevier 2020
Materias:
Mini-Focus Issue: Cardiomyopathies and Myocarditis
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8299759/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34317111
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jaccas.2020.09.018
Descripción
Sumario:Ventriculoseptal rupture (VSR) is a rare complication of takotsubo syndrome that often requires immediate treatment. Patients with VSR experience a range of outcomes and should be managed at centers with cardiac and surgical expertise. We present 2 cases of VSR complicating takotsubo syndrome that highlight potential outcomes. (Level of Difficulty: Intermediate.)

Ejemplares similares