August 1, 2003QJM
The clinical features of takotsubo cardiomyopathy
Key result
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, a reversible ventricular dysfunction often triggered by stress, normalized within 17.4 days with no recurrence over a 1-4 year follow-up.
Population
7 patients with reversible ventricular dysfunction characterized by takotsubo-shaped hypokinesis of the left…
Design
Case_series
Follow-up
1-4 years
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Discussion
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Implication
Supports conservative management in takotsubo cardiomyopathy; leaves open need for larger prospective studies.
Study Design
Type
Observational (n=7)
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Population
7 patients (mean age 75.3 years, 6 females) with reversible ventricular dysfunction followed for up to 4.5 years.
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Outcome
Clinical course, routine examinations, and cardiac catheterizations
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is a reversible form of stress-induced heart failure with a good prognosis and no recurrence over 1-4 years once the initial severe heart failure state is survived.
Cite This Study
Akashi et al. (2003) conducted an observational in Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (n=7). Stress was evaluated on Normalization of abnormal kinesis. Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, a reversible ventricular dysfunction often triggered by stress, normalized within 17.4 days with no recurrence over a 1-4 year follow-up.