[Case Report] Stress induced (Takotsubo) cardiomyopathy triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Giannitsi, S; Tsinivizov, P; Poulimenos, LE; Kallistratos, MS; Varvarousis, D; Manolis, AJ; Tsamakis, K; Rizos, E; Spandidos, DA; Tsiptsios, D; et al. Giannitsi, S; Tsinivizov, P; Poulimenos, LE; Kallistratos, MS; Varvarousis, D; Manolis, AJ; Tsamakis, K; Rizos, E; Spandidos, DA; Tsiptsios, D; Triantafyllis, AS (2020) [Case Report] Stress induced (Takotsubo) cardiomyopathy triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic. Exp Ther Med, 20 (3). pp. 2812-2814. ISSN 1792-0981 https://doi.org/10.3892/etm.2020.8968
SGUL Authors: Tsamakis, Konstantinos

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Abstract

Stress induced (Takotsubo) cardiomyopathy (TC) represents an acute heart failure syndrome triggered by physical or emotional stressors. COVID-19 pandemic has caused an unprecedented health crisis resulting in fear, distress and anxiety, with emerging cardiovascular implications. COVID-19 related stress can act as potential trigger for TC. We present a case of an elderly female who developed TC due to stress surrounding COVID-19.

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Keywords:

COVID-19, Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, pandemic, stress, stressor, Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, stressor, COVID-19, pandemic, stress

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Academic Structure > Institute of Medical & Biomedical Education (IMBE)

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Exp Ther Med

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1792-0981

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