J Heart Stroke | Volume 2, Issue 4 | Case Report | Open Access

Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy and an Acute Stroke: What is the Role of Anticoagulation?

Hiten Patel^1*, Upamanyu Rampal¹, Rahul Vasudev¹, Suchit Bhutani² and Fayez Shamoon¹

¹Department of Cardiology, New York Medical College, USA
²Department of Internal Medicine, Abington Hospital – Jefferson Health, USA

^*Correspondance to: Hiten Patel 

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Abstract

Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM), also known as stress-induced cardiomyopathy or transient left ventricular apical ballooning syndrome, is characterized by reversible left ventricular (LV) dysfunction that is frequently precipitated by a stressful event. LV thrombus is a recognized complication of TCM; however, the clinical significance and therapy of LV thrombus in TCM remain unclear. Here we report a case of a female who presented with an acute stroke secondary to TCM with multiple LV thrombi and discuss the literature review.

Keywords:

Takotsubo cardiomyopathy; TCM, Acute stroke; Left ventricular thrombi; Anticoagulation

Citation:

Patel H, Rampal U, Vasudev R, Bhutani S, Shamoon F. Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy and an Acute Stroke: What is the Role of Anticoagulation? J Heart Stroke. 2017; 2(4): 1030.