case report Psychosis-Induced Takotsubo Syndrome
Authors: Luciana Faria1*, Sara Freitas Ramos2, Eduardo Gomes Pereira3, Paula Dias4
*Corresponding Author: Luciana Faria, Serviço de Medicina Interna do Centro Hospitalar da Póvoa de Varzim/Vila do Conde, Portugal
1Serviço de Medicina Interna do Centro Hospitalar da Póvoa de Varzim/Vila do Conde, Portugal
2Departamento de Psiquiatria e Saúde Mental da Unidade de Local de Saúde da Guarda, Portugal
3Serviço de Psiquiatria do Centro Hospitalar Universitário de São João, Porto, Portugal
4Serviço de Cardiologia do Centro Hospitalar Universitário de São João, Porto, Portugal
Received Date: 23 March 2022
Accepted Date: 28 March 2022
Published Date: 30 March 2022
Citation: Faria L, Ramos SF, Pereira EG, Dias P. (2022) Psychosis-Induced Takotsubo Syndrome. Ann Case Report 7: 806. DOI: https://doi.org/10.29011/2574-7754.100806
Abstract
Background: Takotsubo Syndrome (TS) is an acute and reversible wall motion abnormality of the left or right ventricular myocardium, most commonly induced by emotional or physical stress. Mood and anxiety disorders are the most common mental triggers to TS.
Objective: The relationship between psychotic affective disorders and Takotsubo syndrome has been described very rarely.
Methods: The authors describe the case of a 55-year old woman with a previous history of depression and alcohol abuse, who presented to the emergency department with an acute psychotic episode that triggers an asymptomatic Takotsubo Syndrome.
Results/Conclusions: The authors wants to alert to the atypical presentation of TS and the multidisciplinary management crucial to favorable outcome.
Keywords: Takostubo cardiomyopathy; Catecholamines; Mental illness; Psyhcotic disorder; Antipsychotics