AI Article Synopsis
- A case study highlights a healthcare worker who developed Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, also known as broken-heart syndrome, during the COVID-19 pandemic, showing the impact of stress on cardiac health.
- The text outlines the different symptoms associated with Takotsubo cardiomyopathy to enhance understanding and recognition of the condition.
- It emphasizes the importance for physicians to be vigilant about the stress-related cardiac risks faced by healthcare workers, particularly during high-pressure situations like a pandemic.
Article Abstract
Unlabelled: We present a case of Takotsubo (stress-induced) cardiomyopathy (TCM) in a healthcare worker that occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic. TCM, or broken-heart syndrome, has various presentations. This case sheds light on how stress due to the COVID-19 pandemic may cause cardiac illness in healthcare workers.
Learning Points: The various symptoms indicating Takotsubo cardiomyopathy are characterized and defined.Physicians should be aware that stress in healthcare workers may cause heart disease.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7727620 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.12890/2020_002088 | DOI Listing |
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