151 Usefulness of contrast echocardiography in Tako-Tsubo cardiomyopathy
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Tako-tsubo cardiomyopathy
Tako-tsubo cardiomyopathy (transient left ventricular apical ballooning) is a reversible form of cardiomyopathy of unknown etiology. Tako-tsubo Cardiomyopathy (TTC) is typically precipitated by sudden emotional or physical stress, and is associated with excessive sympathetic stimulation and catecholamine release. Its clinical presentation is similar to that of acute coronary syndrome. The diagn...
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عنوان ژورنال: Archives of Cardiovascular Diseases Supplements
سال: 2010
ISSN: 1878-6480
DOI: 10.1016/s1878-6480(10)70153-1