Title of article
Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy in Dextrocardia with Situs Inversus
Author/Authors
Ganes, A. Department of Cardiology - Barwon Health, Geelong, VIC, Australia , Segan, L. Department of Cardiology - Barwon Health, Geelong, VIC, Australia
Pages
4
From page
1
To page
4
Abstract
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TTC) is an acute reversible form of left ventricular (LV) systolic dysfunction extending beyond a
coronary artery vascular territory usually due to physical or psychological stressors. Dextrocardia with situs inversus is a rare
embryologic anomaly whereby the heart and aorta are mirrored on the contralateral side. We describe a case of a 93-year-old
female with dextrocardia who presented with chest pain, atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response, and transient inferior
ST elevation. Coronary angiography demonstrated an eccentric mid right coronary artery (RCA) lesion and apical ballooning
consistent with concurrent takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TTC). To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of this dual
pathology in a patient with dextrocardia, highlighting the procedural and diagnostic complexity in the setting of a rare
anatomicvariant.
Keywords
Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy , Dextrocardia , Situs Inversus
Journal title
Case Reports in Cardiology
Serial Year
2020
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Record number
2613001
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