Mechanisms of Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy; Role of Microcirculatory Dysfunction
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is characterized by reversible left ventricular dysfunction, typically preceded by an emotional or a physical stressor. The underlying pathophysiologic mechanisms include multivessel coronary vascular spasm, microvascular dysfunction, neurogenic stunning of the myocardium an...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Barcaray International
2016-01-01
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| Series: | International Cardiovascular Forum Journal |
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| Online Access: | http://icfjournal.org/index.php/icfj/article/view/237/pdf-2 |