Takotsubo cardiomyopathy in a patient with ileus: a case report

Takotsubo cardiomyopathy in a patient with ileus: a case report

Abstract Background Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM) is a form of stress-induced cardiomyopathy featured by the dilatation of the apex of the left ventricle during systole. Whereas the pathogenesis of this disorder is not well understood, it usually occurs after an emotional or physical stress such as...

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Main Authors: Chen-Yu C. Guo, Nan-Sung Chou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-10-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Subjects:
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy
Ileus
Stress
Ventricular dilatation
Ventriculography
Case report
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12872-017-0700-5

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