Why the study?
Although Takotsubo Syndrome generally has an excellent prognosis, rare cases of serious complications such as ventricular septal rupture can occur.
Transcatheter closure using an Occlutech device can be a successful, life-saving alternative to open-heart surgery for ventricular septal rupture complicating Takotsubo syndrome in high-risk elderly patients.
Supports feasibility of percutaneous closure for rare Takotsubo VSR; leaves open need for prospective data before clinical adoption.
Takotsubo Syndrome is a transient condition characterized by left ventricular systolic dysfunction. Although the prognosis is excellent in most cases, rare cases of serious complications can occur. We present a case of a 81-year - old woman with Takotsubo Syndrome complicated by ventricular septal rupture that was successfully closed with an occluder Occlutech with good immediate and long - term outcomes.
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