Quick resolution of takotsubo cardiomyopathy: a brief review.
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.
Kumar
Sanjay
S
Ohio Permanente Medical Group, Kaiser Permanente, Ohio, USA. kumarsanjay@sbcglobal.net
Mostow
Nelson
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Grimm
Richard A
RA
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