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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Combined exogenous and endogenous catecholamine release associated with Tako-Tsubo like syndrome in a patient with atrio-ventricular block undergoing pace-maker implantation

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Pages 112-114 | Received 27 May 2010, Accepted 04 Jan 2011, Published online: 16 Mar 2011
 

Abstract

We report the case of a 65-year-old woman with complete atrio-ventricular block who underwent orciprenaline administration and pacemaker implantation. The intervention was complicated by pneumothorax and acute left ventricular systolic dysfunction with typical apical ballooning (Tako-Tsubo like syndrome). The patient was treated with diuretics and calcium-sensitizers and completely recovered. We speculate that both external and internal catecholamine triggered an acute left ventricular impairment with typical Tako-Tsubo features.

Acknowledgement

The IRB reviewed and approved the study.

Declaration of interest: The authors report no conflicts of interest. The authors alone are responsible for the content and writing of the paper.

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