Abstract
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is an increasingly recognised syndrome characterised by transient apical left ventricular dysfunction in the absence of significant coronary artery disease. We describe a case of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy complicated by Dressler's syndrome. To our knowledge, these two conditions have not previously been reported in combination.
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / therapeutic use
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Electrocardiography
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Female
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Humans
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Ibuprofen / therapeutic use
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Pericardial Effusion / complications
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Pericardial Effusion / drug therapy
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Pericarditis / diagnosis
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Pericarditis / drug therapy
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Pericarditis / etiology*
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Syndrome
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Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy / complications*
Substances
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
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Ibuprofen