Population
A 49-year-old woman presenting after collapsing while giving a graduation speech
Design
Case report
Key result
Reverse takotsubo syndrome, triggered by the emotional stress of giving a graduation speech, presented as ventricular fibrillation in a 49-year-old woman.
Authors
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Emotional stress may trigger reverse takotsubo presenting as VF; extends known precipitants but case-level data leave practice implications open.
Case Report (n=1)
No
Reverse takotsubo syndrome can present as ventricular fibrillation triggered by emotional stress, highlighting the need for awareness of various triggers and supportive management.
Basnet et al. (2023) conducted a case report in Reverse takotsubo syndrome (n=1). Supportive treatment was evaluated. Reverse takotsubo syndrome, triggered by the emotional stress of giving a graduation speech, presented as ventricular fibrillation in a 49-year-old woman.