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Erschienen in: Clinical Autonomic Research 1/2011

01.02.2011 | Case Report

Tako-tsubo cardiomyopathy in a patient with bilateral lesions in the dorsal medulla

verfasst von: Koldo Berganzo, Roberto Ciordia, Juan C. Gómez-Esteban, Beatriz Tijero, Marta Agundez, Fernando Velasco, Maria A. Valle, Juan J. Zarranz

Erschienen in: Clinical Autonomic Research | Ausgabe 1/2011

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Abstract

Tako-tsubo-like cardiomyopathy (TTC) is much more common than originally thought. The exact pathophysiology of TTC is unclear. The most accepted theory proposes myocardial stunning of neurogenic origin, supported by the frequent antecedent of emotional or physical stress, suggesting a catecholamine-mediated mechanism. We present a patient with this syndrome and bilateral damage of the dorsal medulla oblongata likely affecting both solitary tract nuclei. Our case points to a link between baroreflex failure and TTC, highlighting the important role of sympathetic discharge in the pathophysiology of TTC.
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Metadaten
Titel
Tako-tsubo cardiomyopathy in a patient with bilateral lesions in the dorsal medulla
verfasst von
Koldo Berganzo
Roberto Ciordia
Juan C. Gómez-Esteban
Beatriz Tijero
Marta Agundez
Fernando Velasco
Maria A. Valle
Juan J. Zarranz
Publikationsdatum
01.02.2011
Verlag
Springer-Verlag
Erschienen in
Clinical Autonomic Research / Ausgabe 1/2011
Print ISSN: 0959-9851
Elektronische ISSN: 1619-1560
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10286-010-0088-0

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