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Revista Colombiana de Psiquiatría
Print version ISSN 0034-7450
Abstract
VERGEL, Juliana et al. A propósito de un caso. rev.colomb.psiquiatr. [online]. 2017, vol.46, n.4, pp.257-262. ISSN 0034-7450. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rcp.2016.09.001.
Introduction:
Stress has been associated with an acute heart failure syndrome of important morbidity and mortality.
Methods:
Case report and non-systematic review of the relevant literature. Case presentation: A 65-year-old woman with a history of an untreated generalized anxiety disorder, whom after the violent death of her son presented with oppressive chest pain irradiated to neck and left superior extremity, lasting for more than 30 minutes, initial clinical suspect suggests acute coronary syndrome.
Literature review:
Tako-tsubo cardiomyopathy is characterized by a reversible left ventricular dysfunction and wall movement abnormalities, without any compromise of the coronary arteries, associated to high plasma levels of catecholamines which in most cases correlates with an acute stress of emotional or physical type.
Conclusions:
Tako-tsubo cardiomyopathy has to be considered by physicians among the differential diagnosis when facing patient with suspected acute coronary syndrome, especially in postmenopausal women with a history of psychiatric comorbidities such as a generalized anxiety disorder.
Keywords : Tako-tsubo cardiomyopathy; Stress disorder; Traumatic acute; Anxiety disorders.