Takotsubo cardiomyopathy shortly following pacemaker implantation-case report and review of the literature

P. G. Postema, J. J. Wiersma, I. A. C. van der Bilt, P. Dekkers, P. F. M. M. van Bergen

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Abstract

We describe a patient with acute heart failure shortly after pacemaker implantation. With the documentation of typical dyskinesia of the apical segments with hyperdynamic contractility of the basal segments and a normal coronary angiogram, pacemaker implantation-induced Takotsubo cardiomyopathy was diagnosed. Supportive care was administered and within several days the patient's symptoms resolved. After several weeks, the left ventricular function had fully recovered. A review of the literature on Takotsubo cardiomyopathy after pacemaker implantation is presented
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)456-459
JournalNetherlands heart journal
Volume22
Issue number10
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014

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