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Non-ischemic giant left ventricular aneurysm: A complication of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy-case report

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Left ventricular (LV) aneurysms are rare but serious complications and usually result from ischemic etiologies. Non-ischemic causes such as Takotsubo syndrome (TS) are even rarer. We present the case of a 60-year-old male patient who presented with exertional dyspnea and chest pain lasting for a month. The patient had a history of significant emotional stress following a personal tragedy. His workup revealed a non-ischemic LV aneurysm (9 cm). He was discharged in good health after urgent surgery. Although TS has a good prognosis, sometimes such mortal complications can develop. In these cases, close follow-up and early intervention may be important to improve the outcome.

Source: Turkish Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery

DOI: 10.4274/tjtcs.2025.27449

Authors: Üzeyir Yılmaz, Mustafa Karaarslan, Sabit Sarıkaya

Institutions: Kastamonu Education and Research Hospital, Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi, İstanbul Başakşehir Çam ve Sakura Şehir Hastanesi, Kartal Koşuyolu High Specialization Training and Research Hospital

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: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W7127904956