Why the study?
How can cardiac MRI findings be used to differentiate Takotsubo cardiomyopathy from acute coronary syndrome?
Population
Patients with suspected Takotsubo cardiomyopathy or acute coronary syndrome
Design
Review
Authors
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Supports selective CMR use to distinguish Takotsubo from ACS; leaves open need for prospective validation before routine adoption.
How can cardiac MRI findings be used to differentiate Takotsubo cardiomyopathy from acute coronary syndrome?
Cardiac MRI is a valuable imaging modality for differentiating Takotsubo cardiomyopathy from acute coronary syndrome and identifying associated complications.
Fernández-Pérez et al. (2010) studied this question.
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