Takotsubo cardiomyopathy complicated by Dressler's syndrome

Med J Aust. 2008 Jun 16;188(12):725-7. doi: 10.5694/j.1326-5377.2008.tb01855.x.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / therapeutic use
  • Electrocardiography
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Ibuprofen / therapeutic use
  • Pericardial Effusion / complications
  • Pericardial Effusion / drug therapy
  • Pericarditis / diagnosis
  • Pericarditis / drug therapy
  • Pericarditis / etiology*
  • Syndrome
  • Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy / complications*

Substances

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
  • Ibuprofen