Simultaneous occurrence of a Takotsubo syndrome and paranoia delirium, related to Covid-19 pandemic: A case report

Some psychosomatic diseases, like Tako-tsubo cardiomyopathy, may occur because of exposure to a stressful event like COVID-19. The simultaneous development of psychosis and Tako-tsubo cardiomyopathy suggests a field of vulnerability. Specific measures need to be taken to help vulnerable people to ma...

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Published in:Clinical Case Reports 2021, Vol.9 (11)
Main Authors: Hanen Ben Ammar, Bouguira, Emna, Brahmi, Lina, Hamdi, Ghada, Bouallagui, Azza, Khelifa, Emira, Mnif, Leila
Format: Report
Language:English
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Summary:Some psychosomatic diseases, like Tako-tsubo cardiomyopathy, may occur because of exposure to a stressful event like COVID-19. The simultaneous development of psychosis and Tako-tsubo cardiomyopathy suggests a field of vulnerability. Specific measures need to be taken to help vulnerable people to manage these stressful events.
DOI:10.1002/ccr3.5026