An Unusual Presentation of Takotsubo Syndrome in a Young Female of Middle Eastern Origin
This case of Takotsubo syndrome in a young, non-stressed female highlight that it can present across various ages and ECG patterns, suggesting a need for further genetic research. In ECGs showing ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), non-invasive coronary evaluation should be prioritized over direct angiography. Echocardiographic GLS strain can help predict prognosis and facilitate early recovery.
Authors
- Safaa AlMohdar
- Humariya Heena (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0493-1422)
- Mohammed Elsayed (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7523-3405)
- Deepak Lal
Institutions
- Zayed Military Hospital (AE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Clinical Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-03-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.70166
- Primary Topic
- Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy and Associated Phenomena
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00