Discussion Tako-tsubo or stress cardiomyopathy (also known as apical ballooning
syndrome) is a rare, reversible cardiomyopathy. 1 Tako-tsubo is the Japanese word for an …

In recent years, a new cardiac syndrome with transient left ventricular dysfunction has been
described in Japanese patients. This new entity has been referred to as ''tako-tsubo …

Tako-tsubo cardiomyopathy is a rare but reversible entity that mimics acute myocardial
infarction or congestive heart failure. Its timely recognition is important not only for …

The left ventricular “apical ballooning” syndrome, also known as “Tako-Tsubo syndrome”,
has been the subject of numerous studies and reports in the literature, to the point that the …

Tako-tsubo syndrome is a clinical entity of transient left ventricular apical ballooning,
frequently precipitated by a stressful event. The syndrome can be complicated by left …

Discussion Takotsubo cardiomyopathy or syndrome, also called transient LV apical
ballooning syndrome or “broken heart syndrome,” is characterized by angina-like chest pain …

BACKGROUND: Transient left ventricular apical ballooning syndrome, also called “Tako-
Tsubo cardiomyopathy,” is increasingly being recognized as a cause of cardiomyopathy …

Aims A peculiar type of an acute coronary syndrome is characterised by acute onset of chest
pain, STsegment changes, elevated troponin I levels and a transient balloon–like apical left …

Tako-tsubo cardiomyopathy, also called transient left ventricular apical ballooning, is a
clinical entity first described in Japan. This syndrome is triggered by emotional or physical …

Background Tako-tsubo cardiomyopathy (idiopathic apical ballooning syndrome or ampulla
cardiomyopathy) has recently been described. First recognised in Japanese patients, tako …