In-hospital and long-term mortality in Takotsubo cardiomyopathy: a community hospital experience

• Main Authors: Olga Vriz (Author), Gabriele Brosolo (Author), Stefano Martina (Author), Franco Pertoldi (Author), Rodolfo Citro (Author), Lucio Mos (Author), Francesco Ferrara (Author), Eduardo Bossone (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Greater Baltimore Medical Center, 2016-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TTC) is characterized by reversible left ventricular dysfunction, frequently precipitated by a stressful event. Despite the favorable course and good long-term prognosis, a variety of complications may occur in the acute phase of the disease. The aim of this stu...