Tag Abhiram Prasad

Cardiovascular

Ventricular Arrhythmias in Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy

Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TC), also known as apical ballooning syndrome or stress cardiomyopathy, is a reversible cause of left ventricular (LV) dysfunction that is frequently precipitated by an emotionally or physically stressful event. Dote and colleagues first reported the occurrence of…

Zipes and Jalife’s Cardiac Electrophysiology: From Cell to Bedside
September 16, 2023

Cardiovascular

Stress (Takotsubo) Cardiomyopathy

Stress cardiomyopathy (SCM) is a generally reversible acute cardiac syndrome that was originally described in the Japanese population over 30 years ago. Hence, the Japanese term takotsubo (an octopus trap with a narrow neck and round bottom, Fig. 20.1 )…

Cardiac Intensive Care
September 15, 2023