Key result
Elevated admission hs-CRP links to ~41% higher death or cardiogenic shock risk in stress-induced cardiomyopathy.
Why the study?
There are limited data about the clinical characteristics and prognosis of stress-induced cardiomyopathy in Korean patients.
Population
39 Korean patients diagnosed with stress-induced cardiomyopathy at a tertiary hospital
Design
Observational case series
Authors
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Characterizes SCM in a small Korean series; leaves open generalizability and optimal management.
Observational (n=39)
No
Odds Ratio: 1.41 (95% CI 1.02–1.97)
In Korean patients with stress-induced cardiomyopathy, physical stress is the major trigger, dyspnea is the most common initial symptom, and elevated hs-CRP and decreased LVEF are independent risk factors for death or cardiogenic shock.
Lee et al. (2010) conducted an observational in Stress-induced cardiomyopathy (n=39). Elevated hs-CRP vs. Lower hs-CRP was evaluated on Death or cardiogenic shock (OR 1.41, 95% CI 1.02-1.97). Elevated hs-CRP (OR 1.41) and decreased LVEF (OR 0.89) at admission were independent risk factors for death or cardiogenic shock in patients with stress-induced cardiomyopathy.
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