Cardiac implantable devices and Takotsubo syndrome. A rare but potential eventuality

We report the case of a female patient who suffered from Takotsubo cardiomyopathy associated to a coronary fistula after pacemaker implantation. Its occurrence should be always remembered by the implanters, avoiding it by an appropriate psychological screening and use of conscious sedation.
Source: Cor et Vasa - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research