Key result
The apical sparing variant of Tako-tsubo cardiomyopathy accounted for 40% of cases and was associated with younger age (63 vs 72 years) and higher ejection fractions compared to the classical form.
Why the study?
What are the clinical differences between the apical sparing variant and the classical form of Tako-tsubo cardiomyopathy?
Observational (n=35)
What are the clinical differences between the apical sparing variant and the classical form of Tako-tsubo cardiomyopathy?
The apical sparing variant of Tako-tsubo cardiomyopathy is common (40% of cases) and occurs in younger, more often premenopausal patients with slightly better ejection fractions compared to the classical form.
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Apical sparing Takotsubo warrants recognition in younger patients with higher EF; observational data extends the phenotype but leaves management implications open.
Abdulla et al. (2006) conducted an observational in Tako-tsubo cardiomyopathy (n=35). Apical sparing vs. Classical form (no apical sparing) was evaluated on Clinical differences and frequency of apical sparing. The apical sparing variant of Tako-tsubo cardiomyopathy accounted for 40% of cases and was associated with younger age (63 vs 72 years) and higher ejection fractions compared to the classical form.
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