Transient global amnesia and Tako-Tsubo cardiomyopathy - coincidence or corollary?

被引：14

作者：

Grautoff, S. ^{[1
]}

Sitzer, M.

Weitkamp, P. ^{[1
]}

Kaehler, J. ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Klinikum Herford, Abt Kardiol & Internist Intensivmed, D-32049 Herford, Germany

来源：

DEUTSCHE MEDIZINISCHE WOCHENSCHRIFT | 2012年 / 137卷 / 44期

关键词：

transient global amnesia; Tako-Tsubo cardiomyopathy; AV-block II; bradycardia; LONG QT SYNDROME; TAKOTSUBO CARDIOMYOPATHY; ATRIOVENTRICULAR-BLOCK;

D O I：

10.1055/s-0032-1327240

中图分类号：

R5 [内科学];

学科分类号：

1002 ; 100201 ;

摘要：

History: A 69-year-old female patient who had been physically and mentally healthy was admitted to our emergency department because of acute onset of amnesia. Investigations: Inconspicuous diagnostic findings led to the diagnosis of transient global amnesia (TGA). Furthermore bradycardia and elevated troponins were detected. Because of these findings a cardiologic workup was performed resulting in the diagnosis of Tako-Tsubo cardiomyopathy. Treatment and course: The patient recovered completely from TGA as well as from the slight reduction of the left-ventricular ejection fraction as part of the Tako-Tsubo cardiomyopathy. Conclusion: There are similarities of the two diseases Tako-Tsubo cardiomyopathy and TGA concerning triggers as well as reversibility. Patients presenting with symptoms suggestive for TGA should be considered to undergo additional cardiologic evaluation.

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页码：2256 / 2259

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