Takotsubo cardiomyopathy – a rare, but serious, complication of epileptic seizures

Rocha, JGonçalves, EVieira, CAlmeida, FPereira, J2014-12-082014-12-082012Arq Neuropsiquiatr 2012; 54http://hdl.handle.net/10400.23/773Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TKC) is a reversible, yet potentially fatal, syndrome triggered by stressful conditions, including seizures, with increasing recognition in clinical practice. We report a TKC in a patient with unexplained sinus tachycardia and troponin elevation after generalized seizures.engCardiomiopatia de TakotsuboTakotsubo cardiomyopathy – a rare, but serious, complication of epileptic seizuresCardiomiopatia de Takotsubo – uma complicação rara, mas grave, de crises epilépticasjournal article