Stress Cardiomyopathy (Takotsubo)

Introduction Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy (CT), also known as stress-induced cardiomyopathy, is a reversible syndrome that usually presents an acute coronary syndrome, especially in postmenopausal women. The pathophysiology involves multiple factors, including vasospasm, microcirculation dysfunction, catecholaminergic aggression, and sympathetic hyperactivity. diagnosis of the classic presentation presence segmental alteration form ballooning or dyskinesia antero-septo-apical region left ventricle, associated with hyperdynamia basal segments, absence obstructive [...]