Persistent left ventricular dysfunction in takotsubo cardiomyopathy after pacemaker implantation

Circ J. 2006 May;70(5):641-4. doi: 10.1253/circj.70.641.

Abstract

Two cases of takotsubo cardiomyopathy occurred after pacemaker implantation, both in elderly women who received a dual-chamber pacemaker for complete atrioventricular block. They had persistent left ventricular dysfunction even during their convalescence.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Cardiac Pacing, Artificial / adverse effects*
  • Cardiomyopathies / etiology*
  • Cardiomyopathies / physiopathology
  • Coronary Angiography
  • Electrocardiography
  • Female
  • Heart Block / complications
  • Heart Block / surgery
  • Heart Block / therapy
  • Humans
  • Ventricular Dysfunction, Left / etiology*