title: Quick resolution of takotsubo cardiomyopathy: a brief review.
abstract: Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is characterized by transient mid- and apical ventricular dysfunction disguising as acute coronary syndrome but carries a good prognosis. Though spontaneous resolution is common, clinical manifestations may last weeks. We describe a case of quick resolution of left ventricular dysfunction and clinical symptom. We also reviewed the literature regarding timing and possible sources of variation in improvement in ventricular function.
authors.affiliation: Ohio Permanente Medical Group, Kaiser Permanente, Ohio, USA. kumarsanjay@sbcglobal.net
authors.forename: Sanjay
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kumar
authors.forename: Nelson
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Mostow
authors.forename: Richard A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Grimm
mesh_terms: D054058:Acute Coronary Syndrome / Q000150:complications; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D054549:Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013997:Time Factors; D014463:Ultrasonography