Lockdown cardiomyopathy: from a COVID-19 pandemic to a loneliness pandemic

Social distancing/isolation is vital for infection control but can adversely impact on mental health. As the spread of COVID-19 is contained, mental health issues will surface with particular concerns for elderly, isolated populations. We present a case of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy related to lockdow...

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Published inThe British journal of cardiology Vol. 28; no. 1
Main Authors Sekar, Baskar, Kurdi, Hibba, Smith, David
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Medinews (Cardiology) Limited 01.11.2021
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Summary:Social distancing/isolation is vital for infection control but can adversely impact on mental health. As the spread of COVID-19 is contained, mental health issues will surface with particular concerns for elderly, isolated populations. We present a case of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy related to lockdown anxiety.
ISSN:0969-6113
1753-4313
DOI:10.5837/bjc.2021.002