Key result
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy was associated with in-hospital complications in 21% of patients, though mean ejection fraction improved from 47% at presentation to 63% at medium-term follow-up.
Cohort (n=52)
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Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is associated with significant in-hospital morbidity (21% complication rate) despite being a reversible condition with excellent medium-term recovery of left ventricular function.
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TC cohort shows female predominance with stress trigger; extends descriptive data but leaves open questions on prognosis and management.
Samardhi et al. (2011) conducted a cohort in Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (n=52). Takotsubo cardiomyopathy was evaluated on In-hospital complications. Takotsubo cardiomyopathy was associated with in-hospital complications in 21% of patients, though mean ejection fraction improved from 47% at presentation to 63% at medium-term follow-up.
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