학술논문
Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy: A Case Series and Review of the Literature
Document Type
article
Source
Western Journal of Emergency Medicine, Vol 9, Iss 2, Pp 104-111 (2008)
Subject
Language
English
ISSN
1936-900X
1936-9018
1936-9018
Abstract
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM) is an unusual form of acute cardiomyopathy showing left ventricular apical ballooning. It is often triggered by intense physical or emotional distress. We report here four cases of TCM and a review of the literature on the topic.