An unexpected complication of a percutaneous coronary angioplasty [PDF]
, 2018 Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM) is characterized by transient ventricular dysfunction, classically in its apical and mid segments in the absence of coronary lesions, and is often observed after intense stressful events and occasionally associated to an ...
Calò L, Cocco N, Monzo L
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[Takotsubo cardiomyopathy]. [PDF]
Revista medico-chirurgicala a Societatii de Medici si Naturalisti din Iasi, 2012 Takotsubo cardiomyopathy or "heart broken syndrome" or transient apical ballooning syndrome is an increasingly reported syndrome characterized by the fact that most patients are women aged over 65 years. The most common electrocardiographic changes are ST-segment elevation and negative T waves in precordial leads. Symptoms at onset are similar to those
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Takotsubo cardiomyopathy during ambulatory anesthesia for bladder hydrodistension therapy -A case report- [PDF]
Korean Journal of Anesthesiology, 2012 Stress-induced cardiomyopathy, also referred to Takotsubo cardiomyopathy or apical ballooning syndrome presents in perioperative period. We demonstrated a case of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy recognized after general anesthesia for bladder hydrodistension ...
Kazuto Yamashita +5 more
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Dynamics of electrocardiographic changes, brain-natriuretic peptide and cortisol levels in a patient with stress (takotsubo) cardiomyopathy: A case report [PDF]
, 2013 Introduction. Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is a transient acute heart failure syndrome caused by stress that provokes left ventricular mid-apical akinesis and mimics acute coronary syndrome. Case report.
Gligić Branko +2 more
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Cardiac thrombus and conduction disorder in takotsubo cardiomyopathy
Revista Portuguesa de Cardiologia, 2012 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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Clinical outcomes associated with catecholamine use in patients diagnosed with Takotsubo cardiomyopathy [PDF]
, 2018 Background: Recent hypotheses have suggested the pathophysiological role of catecholamines in the evolution of the Takotsubo syndrome (TTS). The extent of cardiac and circulatory compromise dictates the use of some form of supportive therapy.
Akin, Ibrahim +9 more
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Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy Associated with Polycythemia Vera
Case Reports in Cardiology, 2018 Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is characterized by transient apical ballooning with preserved basal ventricular function triggered by physical or emotional stressors.
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Takotsubo cardiomyopathy after microwave ablation of hepatocellular carcinoma
Radiology Case Reports, 2023 Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is a form of stress cardiomyopathy that can clinically mimic an acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). It involves transient anomalies in left ventricular wall motion secondary to myocardial stunning.
Ahmed Elgazzar, BS +2 more
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Cats with thermal burn injuries from California wildfires show echocardiographic evidence of myocardial thickening and intracardiac thrombi. [PDF]
, 2020 Recent increases in the prevalence and severity of wildfires in some regions have resulted in an increased frequency of veterinary burn patients. Few studies exist regarding diagnostics and management of burn wounds in veterinary patients and current ...
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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]
, 2014 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.
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