Korean Circ J.
2013 Aug;43(8):573-577. 10.4070/kcj.2013.43.8.573.
Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy Associated with Severe Hypocalcemia Secondary to Idiopathic Hypoparathyroidism
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- 1Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Soonchunhyang University, Cheonan Hospital, Cheonan, Korea. lovelee93@hanmail.net
- KMID: 2224850
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.4070/kcj.2013.43.8.573
Abstract
- The etiology and pathophysiology of takotsubo cardiomyopathy have not yet been fully clarified. We report a case of takotsubo cardiomyopathy associated with severe hypocalcemia secondary to hypoparathyroidism. A 69-year-old woman presented with acute pulmonary edema caused by severe left ventricular dysfunction with apical ballooning compatible with takotsubo cardiomyopathy. Laboratory tests revealed severe hypocalcemia secondary to idiopathic hypoparathyroidism. Coronary angiography showed normal coronary artery function. Her symptoms and signs of heart failure improved dramatically with the correction of hypocalcemia through calcium and calcitriol replacement.
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