Apical ballooning syndrome: a complication of dual chamber pacemaker implantation.
Apical ballooning is a cardiac syndrome (Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy) described as a typical form of acute transient left ventricular dysfunction. While its onset has often been associated with emotionally or physically stressful situations, it has an overall favorable prognosis. We describe here a case of transient apical ballooning following permanent pacemaker implantation.
Abu Sham'a
Raed A H
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The Heart Institute, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, and the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Israel.
Asher
Elad
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Luria
David
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Berger
Michael
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Glikson
Michael
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