Unusual Case of Left Ventricular Ballooning
Author Information
Author(s): Rognoni Andrea, Bertolazzi Marzia, Maccio' Sergio, Reale Danilo, Proietti Riccardo, Rognoni Giorgio
Primary Institution: Division of Cardiology, Ospedale Sant' Andrea, Vercelli, Italy
Hypothesis
Can atypical left ventricular ballooning occur without emotional or physical stress?
Conclusion
The case suggests an atypical form of left ventricular ballooning involving the inferior wall, not preceded by any emotional or physical stress.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient had chest pain lasting about 30 minutes.
- Coronary angiography showed no atherosclerotic lesions.
- Echocardiography revealed inferior wall dysfunction.
- Follow-up echocardiography showed complete regression of wall motion abnormalities.
Takeaway
This study talks about a woman who had a heart issue that looked like a heart attack but was actually a rare condition where part of her heart ballooned out without any stress.
Methodology
The case involved a 50-year-old woman with chest pain, who underwent electrocardiography, echocardiography, and coronary angiography.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
50-year-old woman with a family history of ischemic cardiomyopathy.
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