Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy Shortly Emerged after Falling through the Ice - A Case Report

Abstract

This case is dedicated to a 71-year-old woman with stress induced cardiomyopathy emerged shortly after falling through the ice. She suffered from acute heart failure and fever. Electrocardiogram showed a small-scale ST elevation and echocardiography revealed typical dyskinesia of the apical segments, while coronary angiography demonstrated minimal changes in coronary arteries. The diagnosis of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy was suggested. The treatment of the patient included beta-blockers, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, aspirin, diuretics and antibiotics. In a while, the left ventricular function had fully recovered.