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Ventriculoseptal Rupture Caused by Takotsubo Syndrome.

Authors :
Sternberg ME
Gertz ZM
Quader MA
Abbate A
Trankle CR
Source :
JACC. Case reports [JACC Case Rep] 2020 Nov 04; Vol. 2 (13), pp. 2072-2077. Date of Electronic Publication: 2020 Nov 04 (Print Publication: 2020).
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

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. ).<br />Competing Interests: The authors have reported that they have no relationships relevant to the contents of this paper to disclose.<br /> (© 2020 The Authors.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2666-0849
Volume :
2
Issue :
13
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
JACC. Case reports
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
34317111
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaccas.2020.09.018