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Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is characterized by transient left ventricular dysfunction mimicking acute coronary syndrome, with a generally good prognosis and complete recovery in several weeks.
This review summarizes the clinical presentation, prognosis, and management of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy.
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy presents as acute heart failure and mimics acute coronary syndrome. It is characterized by transient left ventricular dysfunction in the absence of occlusive coronary disease. Prognosis is generally good with complete recovery of the left ventricle in several weeks. The etiology is unknown and therapy just symptomatic. Death has been described but is rare. This present review gives insights of this important clinical entity.
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Vishwakarma et al. (2017) conducted a review in Takotsubo cardiomyopathy. Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is characterized by transient left ventricular dysfunction mimicking acute coronary syndrome, with a generally good prognosis and complete recovery in several weeks.
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