Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy: A Case Series and Review of the Literature
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM) is an unusual form of acute cardiomyopathy showing left ventricular apical ballooning. It is often triggered by intense physical or emotional distress. We report here four cases of TCM and a review of the literature on the topic.
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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eScholarship Publishing, University of California
2008-05-01
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| Series: | Western Journal of Emergency Medicine |
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| Online Access: | http://escholarship.org/uc/item/8x9616qf |