Key result
An acute emotional stressor triggered Takotsubo syndrome in a 65-year-old woman with pre-existing generalized anxiety and obsessive-compulsive personality disorders.
Why the study?
Takotsubo syndrome etiology has not been fully explained, and presenting this case aims to contribute to the literature and increase awareness of the disease.
Case Report (n=1)
This case report highlights the importance of recognizing and treating underlying psychiatric conditions, such as anxiety and obsessive-compulsive personality disorder, in patients with Takotsubo syndrome triggered by emotional stress.
Case adds to Takotsubo triggers in elderly; leaves open need for prospective data before practice change.
Takotsubo syndrome is an acute cardiac syndrome characterized by transient systolic dysfunction of the left ventricle without coronary artery disease. It’s etiology has not been fully explained, physical and intense emotional stress triggers this syndrome so it is also called "broken heart syndrome" or "stress cardiomyopathy". Takotsubu syndrome has been reported that approximately 2% of patients presenting with acute coronary syndrome. In this case, we presented a 65-year-old patient who had a Takotsubo syndrome attack after emotional stress, thinking that it would contribute to the literature and increase awareness of this disease.
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Emine Mulayim (2022) conducted a case report in Takotsubo syndrome (n=1). Emotional stress was evaluated. An acute emotional stressor triggered Takotsubo syndrome in a 65-year-old woman with pre-existing generalized anxiety and obsessive-compulsive personality disorders.
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