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Badescu MC, Sorodoc V, Lionte C, Ouatu A, Haliga RE, Costache AD, Buliga-Finis ON, Simon I, Sorodoc L, Costache II, Rezus C. Direct Oral Anticoagulants for Stroke and Systemic Embolism Prevention in Patients with Left Ventricular Thrombus. J Pers Med 2023; 13:jpm13010158. [PMID: 36675819 PMCID: PMC9866081 DOI: 10.3390/jpm13010158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2022] [Revised: 12/17/2022] [Accepted: 01/12/2023] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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In recent years, direct oral anticoagulants (DOAC) have accumulated evidence of efficacy and safety in various clinical scenarios and are approved for a wide spectrum of indications. Still, they are currently used off-label for left ventricular thrombus owing to a paucity of evidence. For the same reason, there is a lack of guideline indication as well. Our work is based on an exhaustive analysis of the available literature and provides a structured and detailed update on the use of DOACs in patients with left ventricle thrombus. The safety and efficacy of DOACs were analyzed in particular clinical scenarios. As far as we know, this is the first paper that analyzes DOACs in this approach.
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- Minerva Codruta Badescu
- Department of Internal Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania
- III Internal Medicine Clinic, “St. Spiridon” County Emergency Clinical Hospital, 700111 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Internal Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania
- II Internal Medicine Clinic, “St. Spiridon” County Emergency Clinical Hospital, 700111 Iasi, Romania
- Correspondence: (V.S.); (C.L.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania
- II Internal Medicine Clinic, “St. Spiridon” County Emergency Clinical Hospital, 700111 Iasi, Romania
- Correspondence: (V.S.); (C.L.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania
- III Internal Medicine Clinic, “St. Spiridon” County Emergency Clinical Hospital, 700111 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Internal Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania
- II Internal Medicine Clinic, “St. Spiridon” County Emergency Clinical Hospital, 700111 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Internal Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania
- Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Clinic, Clinical Rehabilitation Hospital, 700661 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Internal Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania
- III Internal Medicine Clinic, “St. Spiridon” County Emergency Clinical Hospital, 700111 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, “Iuliu Hatieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Internal Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania
- II Internal Medicine Clinic, “St. Spiridon” County Emergency Clinical Hospital, 700111 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Internal Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania
- Cardiology Clinic, “St. Spiridon” County Emergency Clinical Hospital, 700111 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Internal Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania
- III Internal Medicine Clinic, “St. Spiridon” County Emergency Clinical Hospital, 700111 Iasi, Romania
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Cognitive and Speech Rehabilitation in a Patient Affected by Takotsubo Cardiomyophathy: A Case Report. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2022; 58:medicina58060697. [PMID: 35743960 PMCID: PMC9230606 DOI: 10.3390/medicina58060697] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2022] [Revised: 05/18/2022] [Accepted: 05/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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Background and Objectives: Takotsubo Syndrome (TS) constitutes one of the most recent clinical realities in modern cardiology. It is clinically similar to the acute coronary syndrome, in the absence of obstructive coronary artery disease. Case Presentation: We described a case of a female patient affected by TS and left ventricular apical thrombus. Several studies described the cardiological syndrome, overlooking the neuropsychological and psychological outcomes. We aimed to assess the advantages of an integrated, multidisciplinary and multifunctional rehabilitation. Conclusions: This specific training contributed to reducing the tolerance to frustration given by her communication’s difficulty. It has favored a good therapeutic alliance and a good success of the psychotherapeutic path, guaranteeing the reduction of her anxious symptoms and an improvement in the emotive and relational status.
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Jabri A, Detuch Z, Butt MU, Haddadin F, Madanat L, Al-Abdouh A, Mhanna M, Masri MKA, Nasser F, Kondapaneni M. Independent risk factors for thromboembolic events in high-risk patients with Takotsubo cardiomyopathy. Curr Probl Cardiol 2022:101242. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cpcardiol.2022.101242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2022] [Revised: 04/24/2022] [Accepted: 05/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Ong GJ, Girolamo O, Stansborough J, Nguyen TH, Horowitz JD. Incidence and clinical/laboratory correlates of early hypotension in takotsubo syndrome. ESC Heart Fail 2021; 8:2009-2015. [PMID: 33760362 PMCID: PMC8120397 DOI: 10.1002/ehf2.13277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2020] [Revised: 01/26/2021] [Accepted: 02/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Aims Takotsubo syndrome (TTS) is a form of acute myocardial inflammation, often triggered by catecholamine release surges, which accounts for approximately 10% of ‘myocardial infarctions’ in female patients above the age of 50. Its associated substantial risk of in‐hospital mortality is mainly driven by the development of hypotension and shock. While hypotension is induced largely by factors other than low cardiac output, its precise cause is unknown, and clinical parameters associated with hypotension have not been identified previously. We therefore sought to identify the incidence and clinical/laboratory correlates of early hypotension in TTS. Methods and results We analysed the in‐hospital data of patients recruited to the South Australian TTS Registry. Associations between the development of hypotension, patient demographics, severity of the acute TTS attack, and key biochemical markers were sought. One hundred thirteen out of 319 patients (35%) were hypotensive (median systolic blood pressure 80 mmHg) during their index hospitalization. Development of hypotension preceded all in‐hospital deaths (n = 8). On univariate analyses, patients who developed hypotension had lower left ventricular ejection fraction (P = 0.009), and higher plasma N‐terminal pro brain natriuretic peptide and troponin‐T concentrations (P = 0.046 and 0.008, respectively), all markers of severity of the TTS attack; hypotension also occurred less commonly in male than in female patients (P = 0.014). On multivariate linear regression analysis, female sex and lower left ventricular ejection fraction were independent correlates of the development of hypotension (P = 0.009 and 0.010, respectively). Conclusions Early development of hypotension is very common in TTS, and its presence is associated with a substantial risk of in‐hospital mortality. Hypotension is a marker of severe TTS attacks and occurs more commonly in female TTS patients.
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- Gao Jing Ong
- Cardiology Unit, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville, South Australia, Australia.,Basil Hetzel Institute, University of Adelaide, Woodville, South Australia, 5011, Australia
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- Basil Hetzel Institute, University of Adelaide, Woodville, South Australia, 5011, Australia
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- Cardiology Unit, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville, South Australia, Australia.,Basil Hetzel Institute, University of Adelaide, Woodville, South Australia, 5011, Australia
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- Cardiology Unit, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville, South Australia, Australia.,Basil Hetzel Institute, University of Adelaide, Woodville, South Australia, 5011, Australia
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Kumar D, Warsha F, Mehta A, Deepak V, Jawad W. 5-Fluorouracil Induced Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy Complicated by Left Ventricular Thrombosis. Cureus 2021; 13:e14049. [PMID: 33898135 PMCID: PMC8060147 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.14049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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A 42-year-old woman with a remote history of smoking and recently diagnosed anorectal cancer presented with typical anginal chest pain, dyspnea, palpitations, and hallucinations. She was started on continuous 5-flurouracil (5-FU) infusion five days before presentation. Her physical examination was significant for bilateral bibasilar crackles and tachycardia. Her bloodwork was significant for an increased troponin and brain natriuretic peptide (BNP). Electrocardiogram (EKG) showed sinus tachycardia with ST elevation in multiple contiguous leads, whereas transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE) showed estimated ejection fraction of 17% with severe global hypokinesis with apical akinesis and matted thrombus at the apex. Coronary angiogram showed 20% occlusion of the left anterior descending artery. She was diagnosed with 5-FU induced Takotsubo cardiomyopathy complicated by left ventricular (LV) thrombosis. 5-FU was discontinued, uridine triacetate was given as reversal agent. Aspirin and apixaban were started for three months for LV thrombosis. Her six-week TTE showed return of normal heart function with resolution of LV thrombosis.
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- Dilpat Kumar
- Internal Medicine, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, USA
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- Internal Medicine, Interfaith Medical Center, Brooklyn, USA
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- Internal Medicine, Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine, Kalamazoo, USA
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- Critical Care Medicine, West Virginia University School of Medicine, Kalamazoo, USA
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- Electrophysiology, Spectrum Health Medical Group, Grand Rapids, USA
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Ong GJ, Nguyen TH, Kucia A, Liu SF, Surikow SY, Girolamo O, Chong CR, Chirkov YY, Schenck-Gustafsson K, Frenneaux MP, Horowitz JD. Takotsubo Syndrome: Finally Emerging From the Shadows? Heart Lung Circ 2020; 30:36-44. [PMID: 33168470 DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2020.10.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2020] [Revised: 10/06/2020] [Accepted: 10/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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It is now 30 years since Japanese investigators first described Takotsubo Syndrome (TTS) as a disorder occurring mainly in ageing women, ascribing it to the impact of multivessel coronary artery spasm. During the intervening period, it has become clear that TTS involves relatively transient vascular injury, followed by prolonged myocardial inflammatory and eventually fibrotic changes. Hence symptomatic recovery is generally slow, currently an under-recognised issue. It appears that TTS is induced by aberrant post-β2-adrenoceptor signalling in the setting of "surge" release of catecholamines. Resultant activation of nitric oxide synthases and increased inflammatory vascular permeation lead to prolonged myocardial infiltration with macrophages and associated oedema formation. Initially, the diagnosis of TTS was made via exclusion of relevant coronary artery stenoses, plus the presence of regional left ventricular hypokinesis. However, detection of extensive myocardial oedema on cardiac MRI imaging offers a specific basis for diagnosis. No adequate methods are yet available for definitive diagnosis of TTS at hospital presentation. Other major challenges remaining in this area include understanding of the recently demonstrated association between TTS and antecedent cancer, the development of effective treatments to reduce risk of short-term (generally due to shock) and long-term mortality, and also to accelerate symptomatic recovery.
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- Gao Jing Ong
- Basil Hetzel Institute, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Adelaide, SA, Australia; University of Adelaide, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA, Australia; Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Basil Hetzel Institute, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Adelaide, SA, Australia; University of Adelaide, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- University of South Australia, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA, Australia; Northern Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- University of Adelaide, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA, Australia; Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide, SA, Australia; University of South Australia, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Basil Hetzel Institute, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Adelaide, SA, Australia; Northern Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Basil Hetzel Institute, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Adelaide, SA, Australia; University of Adelaide, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide, SA, Australia; University of Adelaide, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Basil Hetzel Institute, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Adelaide, SA, Australia; University of Adelaide, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Basil Hetzel Institute, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Adelaide, SA, Australia; University of Adelaide, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA, Australia.
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Ong GJ, Nguyen TH, Stansborough J, Surikow SY, Horowitz JD. Incremental “Therapeutic” Myocardial Exposure to Catecholamines: Incidence and Impact in Takotsubo Syndrome. Cardiovasc Drugs Ther 2020; 34:95-100. [DOI: 10.1007/s10557-019-06918-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Nonaka D, Takase H, Machii M, Ohno K. Intraventricular thrombus and severe mitral regurgitation in the acute phase of takotsubo cardiomyopathy: two case reports. J Med Case Rep 2019; 13:152. [PMID: 31103033 PMCID: PMC6525980 DOI: 10.1186/s13256-019-2081-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2019] [Accepted: 04/11/2019] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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Background Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is characterized by chest symptoms, electrocardiographic changes, and new regional wall motion abnormality in the apical segment of the left ventricle in the absence of obstructive coronary artery disease. Particularly, apical ballooning is broadly recognized as the classic form of takotsubo cardiomyopathy. Although the prognosis of most patients with takotsubo cardiomyopathy is generally favorable, complications associated with the morphological features of transient apical ballooning are not uncommon. Case presentation We describe two cases of transient complications in postmenopausal patients with takotsubo cardiomyopathy. Intraventricular thrombus was observed in Asian patient 1, and severe mitral regurgitation was observed in Asian patient 2. These complications were confirmed by transthoracic echocardiography immediately after typical takotsubo cardiomyopathy with apical ballooning was diagnosed. Anticoagulant therapy with heparin and warfarin was continued for 1 week in patient 1. After the therapy, complete resolution of the apical thrombus and recovery of systolic function of the left ventricle was observed by follow-up transthoracic echocardiography. In patient 2, transthoracic echocardiography indicated significant mitral regurgitation, which was caused by left ventricular tethering of the anterior mitral leaflet rather than left ventricular outflow tract obstruction or systolic anterior motion. Because the hemodynamic stability in patient 2 had been preserved, she was managed with conservative treatment. After approximately 1 month, follow-up transthoracic echocardiography revealed that mitral regurgitation had almost disappeared with complete resolution of left ventricular wall motion abnormalities. Conclusions The presented cases indicated that important complications, such as intraventricular thrombus and severe mitral regurgitation, are associated with takotsubo cardiomyopathy in the acute phase. Because these complications are risk factors for developing a thromboembolic event or heart failure and/or pulmonary edema, timely and accurate identification of these complications is critical to achieving optimal clinical outcomes in patients with takotsubo cardiomyopathy.
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- Daishi Nonaka
- Department of Internal Medicine, Enshu Hospital, JA Shizuoka Kohseiren, 1-1-1 Chuo, Naka-ku, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, 430-0929, Japan.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Enshu Hospital, JA Shizuoka Kohseiren, 1-1-1 Chuo, Naka-ku, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, 430-0929, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Enshu Hospital, JA Shizuoka Kohseiren, 1-1-1 Chuo, Naka-ku, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, 430-0929, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Enshu Hospital, JA Shizuoka Kohseiren, 1-1-1 Chuo, Naka-ku, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, 430-0929, Japan
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Kalra DK, Lichtenstein SJ, Bai C, Parekh K, Sanghani R, Tracy M, Feinstein S. Takotsubo cardiomyopathy in a man with no trigger and multiple cardioembolic complications-A rare constellation. Echocardiography 2019; 36:975-979. [PMID: 30957272 DOI: 10.1111/echo.14333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2019] [Accepted: 03/07/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy (TC) is an uncommon, transient, reversible cardiomyopathy, with a classic pattern of wall-motion abnormalities, usually seen in women after an emotional stressor. Despite its increased recognition, there remain gaps in the exact mechanisms, predisposing factors, and predictors of recovery; this is particularly true for males where the condition occurs far less frequently than in females. TC typically resolves within weeks, and the prognosis is favorable compared to acute coronary syndromes. Nonetheless, about 1% of cases may be complicated by left ventricular (LV) thrombus and embolism. Herein we describe an atypical case of a man with no obvious trigger, who developed TC with left ventricular thrombus and multiple embolic complications, but subsequently showed complete and full resolution. Multimodality imaging including echocardiography, cardiac CT and cardiac MRI was instrumental in this diagnostic dilemma, as well as useful in guiding treatment options and informing prognosis.
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- Dinesh K Kalra
- Division of Cardiology, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
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- Division of Cardiology, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Radiology, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
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- Division of Cardiology, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
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- Division of Cardiology, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
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- Division of Cardiology, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
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Stress-induced cardiomyopathy (SCM), is a reversible cardiomyopathy characterized by transient systolic dysfunction following an acute physiologic stress. Thromboembolism occurs at a high frequency in patients with intracardiac thrombus secondary to SCM, with one systematic review reporting a rate of 33.3%. The risk of thrombus formation following SCM has been associated with left-ventricular (LV) contraction abnormalities, catecholaminergic surge, and other associated comorbidities. However, established guidelines for screening and management of intracardiac thrombus in the setting of SCM do not exist at present due to a lack of sufficient clinical trial data. The purpose of this article is to discuss the pathophysiological theory and previously documented evidence from cases of LV thrombus secondary to SCM, and to present our recommendations for management of intracardiac thrombus secondary to SCM.
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- Saagar K Sanghvi
- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, 231 Albert B. Sabin Way, ML 0542, Cincinnati, OH, 45267-0542, USA.
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- Division of Cardiovascular Health and Disease, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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Ranieri M, Finsterer J, Bedini G, Parati EA, Bersano A. Takotsubo Syndrome: Clinical Features, Pathogenesis, Treatment, and Relationship with Cerebrovascular Diseases. Curr Neurol Neurosci Rep 2018; 18:20. [PMID: 29569186 DOI: 10.1007/s11910-018-0833-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW This review paper aims to provide a complete and updated overview on the clinical and pathophysiological aspects of Takotsubo syndrome (TTS), including prognosis, therapy, and the association with cerebrovascular conditions. RECENT FINDINGS TTS is an increasingly recognized non-ischemic cardiomyopathy characterized by sudden, temporary weakening of the myocardium, of which the pathogenesis is unknown. Although pathogenesis of TTS remains unclear, a complex interaction between catecholamine-mediated stimulation, myocardial stunning, and subsequent stress-related myocardial dysfunction seems to be the main pathophysiological mechanism. Stroke is linked to TTS by a dual relationship since it may induce TTS by catecholamine release even if TTS itself also may be complicated by left ventricular thrombi leading to stroke. Given its possible complications, including the association with neurological diseases, both cardiologist and neurologists should be aware about TTS in order to diagnose it promptly and to initiate appropriate therapeutic measures.
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- M Ranieri
- Cerebrovascular Disease Unit, IRCCS Foundation "C. Besta", Neurological Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Krankenanstalt Rudolfstiftung, Vienna, Austria
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- Laboratory of Cellular Neurobiology, IRCCS Foundation "C. Besta", Neurological Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Cerebrovascular Disease Unit, IRCCS Foundation "C. Besta", Neurological Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Cerebrovascular Disease Unit, IRCCS Foundation "C. Besta", Neurological Institute, Milan, Italy. .,Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico "Carlo Besta", Via Celoria 11, 20133, Milan, Italy.
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Anabtawi A, Roldan PC, Roldan CA. Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy With a Rapidly Resolved Left Ventricular Thrombus. J Investig Med High Impact Case Rep 2017; 5:2324709617734238. [PMID: 28989934 PMCID: PMC5624350 DOI: 10.1177/2324709617734238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2017] [Revised: 07/21/2017] [Accepted: 07/29/2017] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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This article presents the case of a 53-year-old man who presented with acute right superficial femoral and popliteal arterial thrombosis for which he underwent an emergent uncomplicated thrombectomy. He denied preceding cardiovascular or neurologic symptomatology and had no history of coronary or peripheral arterial disease, trauma, hypercoagulability, or malignancy. However, he reported having several days of intense emotional stress prior to presentation. His cardiac exam was normal, his electrocardiogram showed normal sinus rhythm and nonspecific ST-T wave abnormalities, and his troponin levels were normal. Transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) revealed a large (2.4 × 2 cm) apical left ventricle (LV) thrombus, LV apical akinesis, and LV ejection fraction of 40% to 45%. Coronary angiography revealed only luminal irregularities. A repeat TTE performed 3 days after initiating unfractionated heparin revealed complete resolution of the LV thrombus. The patient had an uneventful clinical course and was discharged home in stable condition on oral anticoagulants. The lower incidence of LV thrombus in takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TC) of 1.3% in comparison to 4% to 8% in acute myocardial infarction due to coronary artery disease in the current era of early reperfusion may be explained by the lower extent of ischemic myocardial necrosis associated with TC. This case suggests that the lower extent of myocardial necrosis in TC may also lead to faster resolution of LV thrombus. Therefore, earlier follow-up with TTE (within 2 weeks) and shorter duration of anticoagulation (<3 months) may be considered in patients with TC complicated by LV thrombus formation with or without systemic embolism.
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- University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, USA.,New Mexico VA Health Care Center, Albuquerque, NM, USA
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Herath HMMTB, Pahalagamage SP, Lindsay LC, Vinothan S, Withanawasam S, Senarathne V, Withana M. Takotsubo cardiomyopathy complicated with apical thrombus formation on first day of the illness: a case report and literature review. BMC Cardiovasc Disord 2017; 17:176. [PMID: 28673245 PMCID: PMC5496147 DOI: 10.1186/s12872-017-0616-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2017] [Accepted: 06/27/2017] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Background Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is characterized by transient systolic dysfunction of the apical and mid segments of the left ventricle in the absence of obstructive coronary artery disease. Intraventricular thrombus formation is a rare complication of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy and current data almost exclusively consists of isolated case reports and a few case series. Here we describe a case of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy with formation of an apical thrombus within 24 h of symptom onset, which has been reported in the literature only once previously, to the best of our knowledge. We have reviewed the available literature that may aid clinicians in their approach to the condition, since no published guidelines are available. Case presentation A 68-year-old Sri Lankan female presented to a local hospital with chest pain. Electrocardiogram (ECG) showed ST elevation, and antiplatelets, intravenous streptokinase and a high dose statin were administered. Despite this ST elevation persisted; however the coronary angiogram was negative for obstructive coronary artery disease. Echocardiogram revealed hypokinesia of the mid and apical segments of the left ventricle with typical apical ballooning and a sizable apical thrombus. She had recently had a viral infection and was also emotionally distressed as her sister was recently diagnosed with a terminal cancer. A diagnosis of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy was made and anticoagulation was started with heparin and warfarin. The follow up echocardiogram performed 1 week later revealed a small persistent thrombus, which had completely resolved at 3 weeks. Conclusion Though severe systolic dysfunction is observed in almost all the patients with Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, intraventricular thrombus formation on the first day of the illness is rare. The possibility of underdiagnosis of thrombus can be prevented by early echocardiogram in Takotsubo cardiomyopathy. The majority of reports found in the literature review were of cases that had formed an intraventriclar thrombus within the first 2 weeks, emphasizing the importance of follow up echocardiography at least 2 weeks later. The management of a left ventricular thrombus in Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is controversial and in most cases warfarin and heparin were used for a short duration. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s12872-017-0616-0) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- University of Edinburg, National Hospital, University of Edinburg, Scotland, Sri Lanka
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Otani Y, Tokunaga K, Kawauchi S, Inoue S, Watanabe K, Kiriyama H, Sakane K, Maekawa K, Date I, Matsumoto K. Cerebral Infarction Arising from Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy: Case Report and Literature Review. NMC Case Rep J 2016; 3:119-123. [PMID: 28664012 PMCID: PMC5386162 DOI: 10.2176/nmccrj.cr.2016-0034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2016] [Accepted: 03/29/2016] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Although most patients with takotsubo cardiomyopathy have a favorable outcome, complications are not uncommon. Recent studies have reported an increase in incidence of cardioembolic complications; however, the association between takotsubo cardiomyopathy and stroke, in particular thromboembolic cerebral infarction, remains unclear. We reported a 44-year-old woman who had a cerebral infarction resulting from takotsubo cardiomyopathy. She had felt chest discomfort a few days prior to infarction, and later developed left hemiparesis. Head magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed acute infarction in the right insular cortex and occlusion of the right middle cerebral artery at the M2 segment. Echocardiogram revealed a takotsubo-like shape in the motion of the left ventricular wall, and coronary angiography showed neither coronary stenosis nor occlusion. Cerebral infarction resulting from takotsubo cardiomyopathy was diagnosed and treatment with anticoagulant was started. MRI on the eighth day after hospitalization showed recanalization of the right middle cerebral artery and no new ischemic lesions. The findings of the 19 previously published cases who had cerebral infarction resulting from takotsubo cardiomyopathy were also reviewed and showed the median interval between takotsubo cardiomyopathy and cerebral infarction was approximately 1 week and cardiac thrombus was detected in 9 of 19 patients. We revealed that thromboembolic events occurred later than other complications of takotsubo cardiomyopathy and longer observation might be required due to possible cardiogenic cerebral infarction. Anticoagulant therapy is recommended for patients with takotsubo cardiomyopathy with cardiac thrombus or a large area of akinetic left ventricle.
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- Yoshihiro Otani
- Department of Neurosurgery, Okayama City Hospital, Okayama, Japan
- Department of Neurological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Okayama City Hospital, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Okayama City Hospital, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Okayama City Hospital, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Okayama City Hospital, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Okayama City Hospital, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Okayama City Hospital, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Okayama City Hospital, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Okayama City Hospital, Okayama, Japan
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Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TTC), initially defined as a benign disease, is associated with several complications. One of them is a thromboembolism, which is clinically presented by events such as stroke, ventricular thrombi, and peripheral embolization, and can be present at index event of TCC as well as at any time in disease course. Patients with elevated C-reactive protein levels, markedly elevated D-dimers and severely impaired left ventricular function seem to be at higher risk of developing thrombemboli. Treatment strategies prescribed in the management of thombembolic complications in patients with acute myocardial infarction includes a short course of anticoagulation. A similar analogy could also be considered for patients with TTC presenting with this complications. Nevertheless, an individualized close-follow-up is of utmost importance to avoid any relapse and not to oversee any impeding complications in light of dynamic processes in myocardial stunning.
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- Ibrahim El-Battrawy
- First Department of Medicine, Medical Faculty Mannheim, University Heidelberg, Theodor-Kutzer-Ufer 1-3, Mannheim 68167, Germany; DZHK (German Center for Cardiovascular Research), Partner Site, Heidelberg-Mannheim, Theodor-Kutzer-Ufer 1-3, Mannheim 68167, Germany
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- First Department of Medicine, Medical Faculty Mannheim, University Heidelberg, Theodor-Kutzer-Ufer 1-3, Mannheim 68167, Germany; DZHK (German Center for Cardiovascular Research), Partner Site, Heidelberg-Mannheim, Theodor-Kutzer-Ufer 1-3, Mannheim 68167, Germany
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- First Department of Medicine, Medical Faculty Mannheim, University Heidelberg, Theodor-Kutzer-Ufer 1-3, Mannheim 68167, Germany; DZHK (German Center for Cardiovascular Research), Partner Site, Heidelberg-Mannheim, Theodor-Kutzer-Ufer 1-3, Mannheim 68167, Germany.
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Jung HC, Chung WB, Lee MY. Thrombosis in the Left Ventricle after Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Implantation: A Rare Cause of Systemic Thromboembolism. Korean J Crit Care Med 2014. [DOI: 10.4266/kjccm.2014.29.1.27] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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- Hee Chan Jung
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Paraneoplastic takotsubo syndrome with ventricular thrombus and stroke. Herz 2013; 40:632-4. [PMID: 24202848 DOI: 10.1007/s00059-013-3956-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2013] [Accepted: 08/15/2013] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Redfors B, Shao Y, Omerovic E. Stress-induced cardiomyopathy (Takotsubo)--broken heart and mind? Vasc Health Risk Manag 2013; 9:149-54. [PMID: 23626469 PMCID: PMC3632585 DOI: 10.2147/vhrm.s40163] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Stress-induced cardiomyopathy (SIC), also known as Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, is characterized by severe but potentially reversible regional left ventricular wall motion abnormalities, ie, akinesia, in the absence of explanatory angiographic evidence of a coronary occlusion. The typical pattern is that of an akinetic apex with preserved contractions in the base, but other variants are also common, including basal or midmyocardial akinesia with preserved apical function. The pathophysiology of SIC remains largely unknown but catecholamines are believed to play a pivotal role. The diverse array of triggering events that have been linked to SIC are arbitrarily categorized as either emotional or somatic stressors. These categories can be considered as different elements of a continuous spectrum, linked through the interface of neurology and psychiatry. This paper reviews our current knowledge of SIC, with focus on the intimate relationship between the brain and the heart.
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- Björn Redfors
- Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, Sahlgrenska Academy at University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden.
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Kim SM, Aikat S, Bailey A, White M. Takotsubo cardiomyopathy as a source of cardioembolic cerebral infarction. BMJ Case Rep 2012; 2012:bcr-2012-006835. [PMID: 23001102 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2012-006835] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is a stress-related cardiomyopathy that mimics acute myocardial infarction. However, it is frequently without obstructive coronary artery disease and is mainly seen in postmenopausal women after an emotional or physiological event. In rare cases, it favours the formation of intracardiac mural thrombus and subsequent cardioembolic events. We report a rare case where a patient developed a cerebral infarction as a cardioembolic sequela of takotsubo cardiomyopathy following the death of her beloved dog. The patient was successfully managed with anticoagulation where a repeat echocardiogram 4 months later showed resolution of the apical thrombus along with recovery of systolic function and left ventricle regional wall abnormalities. This case serves to increase awareness about the rare cardioembolic complications of takotsubo cardiomyopathy and emphasise the need for serial echocardiographic examinations and anticoagulation.
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- Sun Moon Kim
- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, USA
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