DOI: 10.12890/2021_002619
A Rare Case of Second-degree Atrioventricular Block and Takotsubo Syndrome
Authors
raquel_cst@yahoo.com
Keywords
Takotsubo, atrioventricular, pacemakerAbstract
Background: Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is characterized by transient left systolic dysfunction that can mimic acute myocardial infarction. Atrioventricular (AV) block associated with Takotsubo is rare, but a few cases have been reported in recent years.
Methods: We present the case of a 77-year-old woman presenting with second-degree AV and Takotsubo syndrome.
Results: The diagnosis of Takotsubo syndrome was based on echocardiogram changes and the absence of coronary artery obstruction on coronary angiography.
Conclusions: We describe a patient with a diagnosis of Takotsubo syndrome and AV conduction defect. These conditions rarely occur simultaneous, but when they do, a dilemma arises regarding pacemaker implantation.
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