Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy Takotsubo cardiomyopathy occurs worldwide. The condition is thought to be responsible for 2% of all acute coronary syndromes’ cases presenting to hospitals. Although it has generally been considered a self-limiting disease, spontaneously resolving over the course of days to...
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| Main Authors: | , , |
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| Format: | Book Chapter |
| Language: | English |
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IntechOpen
2023
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| Online Access: | https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/88799 |
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| Summary: | Takotsubo cardiomyopathy Takotsubo cardiomyopathy occurs worldwide. The condition is thought to be responsible for 2% of all acute coronary syndromes’ cases presenting to hospitals. Although it has generally been considered a self-limiting disease, spontaneously resolving over the course of days to weeks, a subset of patients may present with symptoms arising from its complications, e.g., heart failure, pulmonary oedema, stroke, cardiogenic shock, or cardiac arrest. It occurs more commonly in postmenopausal women. |
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| ISBN: | 978-1-83969-857-6 |
| DOI: | 10.5772/intechopen.113269 |