Pathophysiological Mechanisms of Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy - a Systematic Review

Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, also referred to as stress-induced cardiomyopathy, is an acute condition associated with transient left ventricular dysfunction. Since it can be induced by increased emotional stress (such as losing a loved one, or constant anxiety) it is also called Broken Heart Syndrome....

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Main Authors: Drazen Mlinarevic, Hrvoje Roguljic, Iva Juric, Petra Zebic Mihic, Marul Ivandic, Marko Stupin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Faculty of Medicine Osijek 2017-04-01
Series:Southeastern European Medical Journal
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Online Access:http://seemedj.mefos.unios.hr/index.php/seemedj/article/view/seemed17104/7