Takotsubo cardiomyopathy: the mind-body continuum
Keywords:
Takotsubo, Stress cardiomyophaty, Apical balooning syndrome, Broken heart syndromeAbstract
Takotsubo disease, also called “apical ballooning syndrome”, “stress cardiomyopathy” or “broken-heart syndrome” is a potentially lethal entity. It is usually triggered by psychological or physical stress, either individual or collective, as a traumatic experience which is sudden and acute. Clinical presentation is usually accompanied by severe myocardial failure, which generally requires hemodynamic support in Cardiovascular Care Unit.
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Published
2017-05-10
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Carísimo, E., Fantacone, N., & Fadel, D. (2017). Takotsubo cardiomyopathy: the mind-body continuum. Vertex Revista Argentina De Psiquiatría, 28(132, mar.-abr.), 112–116. Retrieved from https://revistavertex.com.ar/ojs/index.php/vertex/article/view/581
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