Neurogenic Heart Syndrome: A Rare Complication in A Syncopal Attack Patient
Journal Title: Indian Journal of Emergency Medicine - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
This 50 year old lady presented to the emergency with history of one episode of syncopal attack followed by fall on the floor and involuntary movement of body parts. No history of vomiting and ENT bleeding. On presentation she was conscious, oriented to time, place and person and her vital status were heamodynamically stable. This case highlights the occurrence of Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy (TCM) in a middle age female patient perimenopausal women.
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Sudip Chakraborty
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