Takotsubo cardiomyopathy: etiology, diagnosis, and optimal management

• Siu-Hin Wan
• J.J. Liang

Abstract

Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, also known as stress-induced cardiomyopathy or apical ballooning syndrome, is a condition of stress-induced apical hypokinesis in the setting of a preserved basal segment. It has become increasingly recognized and described. While it can mimic the presentation of an acute myocardial infarction, it is a transient phenomenon, and ventricular systolic function typically recovers completely. We review the rele vant literature over the past 2 decades regarding the pathophysiology, diagnosis, epidemiology, management, and prognosis of this condition.

Research Reports in Clinical Cardiology. – 2014. – Vol. 5. – P. 297–303. http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/RRCC.S46021

Keywords:apical ballooning syndrome, takotsubo cardiomyopathy, stress-induced cardiomyopathy, myocardial infarction, heart failure