Abstract
Abstract Disclosure: H.A. Ballout: None. I. Malas: None. Z. Sakor: None. M. Ismail: None. C. Najjar: None. Takotsubo is a reversible stress-induced cardiomyopathyusually associated with emotional or physical stress.Thyroid stormhas been identified as a rare cause of takotsubo. We report a rarecase of 64-year-old female presented with high BP. Blood testsshowed elevated troponin level and high FT4 FT4 Cardiacultrasound revealed normal size of the LV &anteroseptal wallakynisia,low ejection fraction,&diastolic LVD.Cardiac cathshowed normal coronary arteries, ventriculography showed apicalballooning and bulging in the left ventricle, suggesting Takotsubocardiomyopathy as a final diagnosis. patient was treated for thethyroid storm&takotsubo cardiomyopathy.month later she showedsignificant improvement in the cardiac function &thyroid hormone levels. As this case represented a rare stress-induced cardiomyopathy, the early diagnosis &suitable therapy areessential to prevent ongoing myocardial damage and providebetter chance for recovery. Presentation: 6/2/2024
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