[Transient global amnesia and Tako-Tsubo cardiomyopathy--coincidence or corollary?].

HISTORY

A 69-year-old female patient who had been physically and mentally healthy was admitted to our emergency department because of acute onset of amnesia.

INVESTIGATIONS

Inconspicuous diagnostic findings led to the diagnosis of transient global amnesia (TGA). Furthermore bradycardia and elevated troponins were detected. Because of these findings a cardiologic workup was performed resulting in the diagnosis of Tako-Tsubo cardiomyopathy.

TREATMENT AND COURSE

The patient recovered completely from TGA as well as from the slight reduction of the left-ventricular ejection fraction as part of the Tako-Tsubo cardiomyopathy.

CONCLUSION

There are similarities of the two diseases Tako-Tsubo cardiomyopathy and TGA concerning triggers as well as reversibility. Patients presenting with symptoms suggestive for TGA should be considered to undergo additional cardiologic evaluation.