Apical Ballooning Syndrome: A Complication of Dual Chamber Pacemaker Implantation

oleh: Raed A. H. Abu Sham'a, Elad Asher, David Luria, Michael Berger, Michael Glikson

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: Elsevier 2009-07-01

Deskripsi

Apical ballooning is a cardiac syndrome (Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy) described as a typical form of acute transient left ventricular dysfunction. While its onset has often been associated with emotionally or physically stressful situations, it has an overall favorable prognosis. We describe here a case of transient apical ballooning following permanent pacemaker implantation.