Title of article :
Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy in Dextrocardia with Situs Inversus
Author/Authors :
Ganes, A. Department of Cardiology - Barwon Health, Geelong, VIC, Australia , Segan, L. Department of Cardiology - Barwon Health, Geelong, VIC, Australia
Abstract :
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TTC) is an acute reversible form of left ventricular (LV) systolic dysfunction extending beyond a
coronary artery vascular territory usually due to physical or psychological stressors. Dextrocardia with situs inversus is a rare
embryologic anomaly whereby the heart and aorta are mirrored on the contralateral side. We describe a case of a 93-year-old
female with dextrocardia who presented with chest pain, atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response, and transient inferior
ST elevation. Coronary angiography demonstrated an eccentric mid right coronary artery (RCA) lesion and apical ballooning
consistent with concurrent takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TTC). To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of this dual
pathology in a patient with dextrocardia, highlighting the procedural and diagnostic complexity in the setting of a rare
anatomicvariant.
Keywords :
Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy , Dextrocardia , Situs Inversus
Journal title :
Case Reports in Cardiology