Takotsubo syndrome after mitral valve replacement for acute endocarditis

Ann Thorac Surg. 2011 Mar;91(3):e31-2. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2010.10.085.

Abstract

Takotsubo syndrome is characterized by transient and acute left ventricular dysfunction and apical ballooning, with electrocardiographic abnormalities, but without coronary disease. We report a case of Takotsubo syndrome occurring after emergent mitral valve replacement for acute infective endocarditis. The patient is a 66-year-old woman who regained complete recovery of left ventricular function.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Echocardiography, Transesophageal
  • Electrocardiography
  • Endocarditis, Bacterial / diagnostic imaging*
  • Female
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Mitral Valve Insufficiency / diagnostic imaging
  • Mitral Valve Insufficiency / surgery*
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy / diagnosis
  • Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy / etiology*