Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy Associated with Severe Hypocalcemia Secondary to Idiopathic Hypoparathyroidism
Korean Circulation Journal
;
: 573-577, 2013.
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in English
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ABSTRACT
The etiology and pathophysiology of takotsubo cardiomyopathy have not yet been fully clarified. We report a case of takotsubo cardiomyopathy associated with severe hypocalcemia secondary to hypoparathyroidism. A 69-year-old woman presented with acute pulmonary edema caused by severe left ventricular dysfunction with apical ballooning compatible with takotsubo cardiomyopathy. Laboratory tests revealed severe hypocalcemia secondary to idiopathic hypoparathyroidism. Coronary angiography showed normal coronary artery function. Her symptoms and signs of heart failure improved dramatically with the correction of hypocalcemia through calcium and calcitriol replacement.
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Main subject:
Pulmonary Edema
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Calcitriol
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Calcium
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Coronary Angiography
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Ventricular Dysfunction, Left
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Coronary Vessels
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Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy
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Heart Failure
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Hypocalcemia
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Hypoparathyroidism
Limits:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Korean Circulation Journal
Year:
2013
Type:
Article
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