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

Abstract 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 peo...

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Main Authors: Hanen Ben Ammar, Emna Bouguira, Lina Brahmi, Ghada Hamdi, Azza Bouallagui, Emira Khelifa, Leila Mnif
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: Wiley 2021
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/bd2916fba41e48f292429bda1fb09aa6
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Summary:Abstract 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.