Temporarily increased stroke rate after Takotsubo syndrome: need for an anticoagulation?
Background Previous studies have reported slightly higher stroke rates in Takotsubo Syndrome compared to acute myocardial infarction. Our goal was to evaluate the temporal course of stroke rates and left ventricular recovery in patients with Takotsubo ...
Nadine Abanador-Kamper +5 more
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Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy after Elective Aortic and Mitral Valve Replacement [PDF]
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is a syndrome characterized by transient acute left ventricular dysfunction, electrocardiographic changes that can mimic acute myocardial infarction and minimal release of myocardial enzymes in the absence of obstructive coronary
Zaprin Vazhev, Hristo Stoev
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Prevalence, associated factors and management implications of left ventricular outflow tract obstruction in Takotsubo cardiomyopathy: a two-year, two-center experience [PDF]
Background: Some patients with Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TTC) develop cardiogenic shock due to left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT) obstruction -there is, however, a paucity of data regarding this condition.
De Backer, Ole +5 more
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Cardiovascular Health in Women—Across the Lifespan
ABSTRACT Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of mortality and morbidity among women worldwide. However, CVD continues to be perceived as a predominantly male issue. CVD in women therefore remains understudied, underrecognized and undertreated.
Jaya Chandrasekhar +5 more
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Cardiac thrombus and conduction disorder in takotsubo cardiomyopathy
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is a reversible form of left ventricular dysfunction with an apparently benign natural history after left ventricular recovery. Rarely there are complications such as arrhythmias and apical thrombus.
Ana Sofia Correia +7 more
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We describe a complex case of pulmonary embolism and dilated cardiomyopathy in a person with cystic fibrosis. These late complications occurred following laparoscopic left hemicolectomy for colonic adenocarcinoma. This case highlights the complexities of evaluating breathlessness in severe lung disease, and the management challenges that arise as life ...
Laura Frederiksen +3 more
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Serum Metabolomic Analysis Suggests Impairment of Myocardial Energy Production in Takotsubo Syndrome
Introduction: Takotsubo syndrome is a complex entity that, although it usually has a good prognosis, can be life threatening. While recent advances have improved the knowledge of takotsubo syndrome, many aspects of its etiology still remain uncertain ...
Iván J. Nuñez-Gil +6 more
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Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome: A narrative review
Abstract Objectives/Background This review summarizes current insights into Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome (RCVS) diagnosis, management, and outcomes. RCVS is a cerebrovascular disorder characterized by recurrent thunderclap headaches and transient segmental vasoconstriction of cerebral arteries, typically resolving within 3 months ...
Ícaro Araújo de Sousa +7 more
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Anesthesia management for emergency cesarean section in a patient with takotsubo cardiomyopathy
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM) is a clinical entity resembling acute myocardial infarction that develops due to catecholamine discharge and coronary artery spasm following acute stress in postmenopausal women.
Sedat Hakimoglu +4 more
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A rare case report of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy induced by catecholamine-producing tumor [PDF]
RATIONALE: Catecholamine-producing tumors are rare, occurring in less than 0.2% of patients with hypertension, but can have relevant cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. PATIENT CONCERNS: A 37-year-old woman presented with a history of dyspnea, chest
Bisogni, Valeria +12 more
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