Mid-ventricle Takotsubo in a Patient with Goodpasture Syndrome

Cureus. 2018 Jul 17;10(7):e2990. doi: 10.7759/cureus.2990.

Abstract

Takotsubo syndrome (TTS) is characterized by transient, regional systolic dysfunction of the left ventricle, often mimicking acute coronary syndrome. Atypical variants of this syndrome with mid-ventricular, basal, and focal wall motion patterns are increasingly diagnosed and show different clinical features compared to typical TTS. Even though TTS was generally considered a benign condition, continuous and strict monitoring is necessary to diagnose potentially life-threating complications. This is the first case report, to our knowledge, of atypical TTS in a patient with Goodpasture syndrome triggered by acute kidney injury (AKI).

Keywords: atypical takotsubo syndrome; goodpasture syndrome; takotsubo syndrome.

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  • Case Reports