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Pregnancy and the peripartum can trigger cardiomyopathies, with Takotsubo cardiomyopathy increasingly recognized as a cause of transient left ventricular dysfunction associated with pregnancy.
This case highlights reverse Takotsubo syndrome as an important differential diagnosis for new systolic dysfunction in the peripartum period.
Reverse Takotsubo warrants consideration in peripartum systolic dysfunction; this single case leaves incidence and management open.
Background Pregnancy and the peripartum are states of stress for the cardiovascular system. These conditions can trigger different cardiomyopathies. Among these, Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TC) has been increasingly recognized as a cause of transient left ventricular dysfunction associated with pregnancy. Case summary We present the case of a 31-year-old multiparous woman with an unusual variant of TC after caesarean delivery. Discussion Peripartum cardiomyopathy and TC are particularly interesting differential diagnoses for new systolic dysfunction in pregnancy. Some features, such as the time of presentation, regional or diffuse wall motion abnormalities, evolution, and biomarkers, can guide the clinician to the right diagnosis.
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