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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2017-10-01
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Series: | BMC Cardiovascular Disorders |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12872-017-0700-5 |