Takotsubo cardiomyopathy in association with hyperthyroidism

Ahmad Syadi Mahmood Zuhdi*, Zul Hilmi Yaakob, Muhammad Athar Sadiq, Muhammad Dzafir Ismail, Abdul Wahab Undok, Wan Azman Wan Ahmad

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is a rare, acute, nonischemic cardiomyopathy causing transient left ventricular dysfunction, which can mimic myocardial infarction on its presentation. While many cardiac manifestations have been associated with hyperthyroidism, we report a rare case where it has precipitated takotsubo cardiomyopathy.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)219-221
Number of pages3
JournalMedicina
Volume47
Issue number4
Publication statusPublished - 2011
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Left ventricular dysfunction
  • Takotsubo cardiomyopathy

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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