| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2936530 | International Journal of Cardiology | 2007 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
We report the case of a post-menopausal female who presented two episodes of transient left ventricular apical ballooning associated with rapid atrial fibrillation within a four-month period. The clinical features of this phenomenon also known as Tako-tsubo mimic acute myocardial infarction and may be a form of catecholamine-induced neurogenic stunning. The case illustrates that typical ECG features could be masked by atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response.
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Authors
En-Ling Leung Ki, Alain Delabays, Xavier Lyon, Etienne Pruvot,