Takotsubo cardiomyopathy after hypoglycemia in a patient with anorexia nervosa

Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, also known as “apical ballooning syndrome”, is generally precipitated by endogenous or exogenous stress. Eating disorders are associated with a variety of physical complications.

Source: Annals of General Psychiatry - September 4, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Kota Kikuchi, Norio Yasui-Furukori, Chie Hasegawa, Manami Watahiki, Teruo Inoue and Kazutaka Shimoda Tags: Case report Source Type: research