Bashadi, Saleh A, Rahul R Mamidi, Mohammed Mubashir A Subhani, Ashima Sharma, and Mohammed I Nizami. 2025. “The Rhythm of Stress: A Case of Dancing Electrocardiography in Partial Hanging.”. The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India 73 (9S): 18-20.
Abstract
We present the case of a 45-year-old woman who survived a suicide attempt with partial hanging and presented with electrocardiographic (ECG) abnormalities that mimicked acute coronary syndrome (ACS). She exhibited ST-segment abnormalities and QT interval prolongation, all of which resolved within 1 month. This case highlights the importance of recognizing stress-induced cardiomyopathy, such as Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, which can present with ECG changes similar to ACS, particularly in patients experiencing extreme emotional distress or suicide attempts.