Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy Precipitated by Tapering of Anxiolytic Medication: A Case Report

Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is a transient apical ballooning of the left ventricle typically with electrocardiographic changes and enzyme release without evidence of obstructive coronary artery disease. It typically occurs in postmenopausal women and may have a predilection for patients with anxiety di...

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Main Authors: Christopher J Lafferty, Kristen M Lafferty, Tariq Bhat, Peter C Olson, Adam Atoot, Farshid Daneshvar, Donald A McCord
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2017-12-01
Series:Clinical Medicine Insights: Cardiology
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/1179546817746643