Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy: A reversible cardiomyopathy Camouflage of Acute coronary syndrome

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Author Details : NS Neki, Neeraj Joshi, Gurminder Singh Multani, Gagandeep Singh Shergill, Rubal Sharma

Volume : 4, Issue : 1, Year : 2017

Article Page : 5-8

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Abstract

Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM) is an uncommon form of acute cardiomyopathy showing left ventricular apical ballooning. Its clinical characteristics resemble those of a myocardial infarct, while its imaging characteristics are critical on correctly characterizing and diagnosing the disease. It is a reversible cardiomyopathy, a rare variant that presents within a different patient profile and with its own hemodynamic considerations. Its recognition is important for prognostic, evaluation and treatment considerations.

Keywords: Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, Apical ballooning

How to cite : Neki N, Joshi N, Multani G S, Shergill G S, Sharma R, Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy: A reversible cardiomyopathy Camouflage of Acute coronary syndrome. Ann Geriatr Educ Med Sci 2017;4(1):5-8

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