Why the study?
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy and transient global amnesia can occur simultaneously after emotional or stressful triggers, but their precise connection is not well understood.
This case report highlights the rare simultaneous occurrence of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy and transient global amnesia, emphasizing the complex interconnections of the neurocardiac axis.
The interconnections between brain and heart are increasingly recognized. Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, also known as "broken heart syndrome", is characterized by a cardiovascular dysfunction provoked by an emotional or stressful situation. Similar events can trigger a neurological pathology called transient global amnesia. These conditions can occur simultaneously, although their precise connection is not well understood. We aim to present the case of a patient who experienced them and to review the relevant literature.
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