A variant form of acute reversible cardiomyopathy: a case report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>Stress cardiomyopathy, also known as Takotsubo cardiomyopathy or left ventricular apical ballooning, has been linked to emotional or physical stress resulting in transient left ventricular dysfunction. It typically affects the mid...

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Main Authors: Karavidas Apostolos, Arapi Sofia, Fotiadis John, Zacharoulis Achilleas, Matsakas Evagellos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-03-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Online Access:http://www.jmedicalcasereports.com/content/2/1/74