Can you interpret the ECG under stress?

Singapore Med J. 2018 Sep;59(9):455-459. doi: 10.11622/smedj.2018108.

Abstract

Stress (Takotsubo) cardiomyopathy (SC) is a cardiomyopathy characterised by transient myocardial dysfunction, commonly triggered by a surge in catecholamine. Electrocardiographic features may mimic other conditions, such as myocardial infarction. We presented two cases of SC and reviewed the electrocardiographic features of this disease entity.

Keywords: ST elevation; T wave inversion; Takotsubo; electrocardiography; stress cardiomyopathy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cardiac Catheterization
  • Chest Pain
  • Coronary Angiography
  • Diagnosis, Differential*
  • Electrocardiography*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Myocardial Infarction / diagnostic imaging*
  • Shock, Cardiogenic
  • Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy / diagnostic imaging*