A Possible Role of Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy in Ventricular Fibrillation During Delirium Tremens: A Case Report and Literature Review

Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, also known as stress-induced cardiomyopathy, is characterized by acute and transient apical ventricular dysfunction in the absence of significant obstructive coronary artery disease.1 “Takotsubo” means “octopus trap” in Japanese, which has a similar appearance to the form of the left ventricle with hypokinetic motion at the mid-apical segment and hyperkinetic motion at the base of the heart.2 Although the pathophysiology of this condition is not fully elucidated, it is po stulated that an intense release of catecholamines disrupts myocardial equilibrium.
Source: Psychosomatics - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tags: Case Report Source Type: research