COVID-19 Pneumonia, Takotsubo Syndrome, and Left Ventricle Thrombi
Nicola Bernardi, Emiliano Calvi, Giuliana Cimino, Greta Pascariello, Matilde Nardi, Dario Cani, Pompilio Faggiano, Enrico Vizzardi, Di Meo Nunzia, Metra Marco
Abstract
Left ventricle thrombus is considered a rare complication of Takotsubo syndrome. However, both a stress condition predisposing to Takotsubo syndrome and coagulation abnormalities coexist in COVID-19. We describe a case of a patient with COVID-19 with Takotsubo syndrome. (Level of Difficulty: Intermediate.)
Topics & Concepts
Takotsubo syndromeVentricleMedicineCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)ComplicationThrombusCardiologyInternal medicinePneumoniaSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)2019-20 coronavirus outbreakCardiomyopathyVirologyHeart failureDiseaseInfectious disease (medical specialty)OutbreakTakotsubo Cardiomyopathy and Associated PhenomenaLong-Term Effects of COVID-19COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies