Takotsubu Cardiomyopathy Patient With Coronary Artery Disease: The Chicken or the Egg
This case emphasizes the rare occurrence of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TTC) in a patient with moderate coronary artery disease (CAD), highlighting the complexity of diagnosis and management. Clinicians should maintain a high index of suspicion for TTC in patients with CAD, especially when echocardiographic findings suggest apical ballooning. Balancing therapies for both conditions is essential.
Authors
- Ibrahim Antoun (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4374-7476)
- Ayman Helal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5321-4377)
- Chara Ude
Institutions
- University of Leicester (GB)
- Kettering General Hospital (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Clinical Case Reports
- Published
- 2024-12-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.70028
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy and Associated Phenomena
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.80