Takotsubo syndrome in the context of atherosclerotic acute myocardial infarction: the role of magnetic resonance imaging in determining cause or consequence

• DOI: 10.37349/ec.2025.101245
• Publication Date: 2025-01-15T01:07:53Z
• Authors: Cristhian Espinoz...; Vinícius Machado ...; Williams Lata; Kevin De Paula Mo...; Lenny Borja Valdi...; Gabriela Ottoni Pin; Tatiana Torres Leal

We present the case of a woman admitted for an acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction. Emergency catheterization was conducted, revealing diffuse lesions affecting 70% anterior descending artery from mid to distal third but with ventriculography compatible Takotsubo syndrome. Two magnetic resonances were performed 90 days apart, confirming unusual coexistence syndrome and transmural infarction in same event.