Focal type of the Takotsubo (stress) Cardiomyopathy

Abstract

Takotsubo (stress) cardiomyopathy is characterized by transient systolic and diastolic left ventricular dysfunction with a variety of wallmotion abnormalities. it predominantly affects elderly women and is often preceded by emotional and/or physical triggers but has also been reported without evident trigger(s). The clinical presentation, electrocardiographic findings and cardiac biomarker profiles are often similar to those of Acute Coronary Syndromes (ACS). We report herein an interesting case of the most rare (focal) type of the Takotsubo (stress) cardiomyopathy.