JACC: Case Reports (Nov 2020)
Ventriculoseptal Rupture Caused by Takotsubo Syndrome
Abstract
Ventriculoseptal rupture (VSR) is a rare complication of takotsubo syndrome that often requires immediate treatment. Patients with VSR experience a range of outcomes and should be managed at centers with cardiac and surgical expertise. We present 2 cases of VSR complicating takotsubo syndrome that highlight potential outcomes. (Level of Difficulty: Intermediate.)