Takotsubo cardiomyopathy or broken heart syndrome: A review article

Takotsubo cardiomyopathy or broken heart syndrome: A review article

Stress-induced cardiomyopathy or Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is a recently increasing diagnosed disease showed by transient apical or mid left ventricular dilation and dysfunction. This sign is similar to acute myocardial infarction but without significant coronary artery stenosis and intra coronary cl...

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Main Authors: Allahyar Golabchi, Nizal Sarrafzadegan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2011-01-01
Series:Journal of Research in Medical Sciences
Subjects:
Stress induced cardiomyopathy
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy
Broken heart syndrome
Apical ballooning syndrome
Ampulla cardiomyopathy
Online Access:http://www.jmsjournal.net/article.asp?issn=1735-1995;year=2011;volume=16;issue=3;spage=340;epage=345;aulast=Golabchi
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Summary:Stress-induced cardiomyopathy or Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is a recently increasing diagnosed disease showed by transient apical or mid left ventricular dilation and dysfunction. This sign is similar to acute myocardial infarction but without significant coronary artery stenosis and intra coronary clots. On the other hand there are important and essential differences in their management. Consequently, our physicians should know about its pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment.
ISSN:1735-1995
1735-7136

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