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.)

Keywords

• cardiomyopathy
• complication
• ventricular septal defect