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An Unusual Mid‐Ventricular Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy: A Case Report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TTC), also known as stress cardiomyopathy, is characterized by transient regional wall motion abnormalities that mimic acute coronary syndrome (ACS) but without obstructive coronary artery disease. Among its various forms, the mid-ventricular variant is uncommon and diagnostically challenging. We present a case of a 77-year-old female patient with chest discomfort, elevated troponin, and ECG changes mimicking ACS. Coronary angiography revealed unobstructed coronary arteries. Multimodal imaging, particularly cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR), demonstrated circumferential mid-ventricular hypokinesis, sparing the apical and basal segments, which confirmed mid-ventricular transmural thickening (TTC). The patient experienced full clinical recovery with normalization of cardiac function on follow-up imaging. This case underscores the diagnostic value of echocardiography and CMR in distinguishing atypical TTC from other myocardial pathologies.

Source: Clinical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.71317

Authors: Ibrahim Antoun, Ayman Helal, Momen Ali, Mohamed Elmorshidy, Daniel Swarbrick

Institutions: University of Leicester, Kettering General Hospital, Kettering General Hospital NHS Trust

Language: English

Topic: Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy and Associated Phenomena

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,820