Abstract
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TTC) is an acute cardiac syndrome, characterized by transient left ventricular dysfunction often following a stressful event in post-menopausal women. Symptoms are indistinguishable from myocardial infarction. However, TTC patients do not have a culprit lesion on acute angiography, and regional akinesia is not limited to a single vascular territory. As opposed to other cardiomyopathies TTC is completely reversible, albeit with a 5% mortality rate as well as a 10% re-occurrence rate. This article summarizes the current knowledge about aetiology, diagnostics and treatment.
Bidragets oversatte titel | Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is an acute cardiac syndrome induced by stress |
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Originalsprog | Dansk |
Artikelnummer | V02160114 |
Tidsskrift | Ugeskrift for Laeger |
Vol/bind | 178 |
Udgave nummer | 24 |
Antal sider | 4 |
ISSN | 0041-5782 |
Status | Udgivet - 13 jun. 2016 |