Open AccessTakotsubo Cardiomyopathy and Coronary Artery Disease: A Meaningful Coincidence?
Author(s) -
Alfonso Carlos E.
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal of the american heart association
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.494
H-Index - 85
ISSN - 2047-9980
DOI - 10.1161/jaha.116.005131
Subject(s) - medicine , cardiology , coronary artery disease , cardiomyopathy , disease , heart failure
Since its initial description[1][1], Takotsubo cardiomyopathy has generated much debate and interest. Over the past 25 years, much progress has been made in understanding this syndrome. While the clinical presentation and characteristics have been well described and agreed upon, the etiology is a