Jul 3, 2017 · Even in emergent situations, echocardiography provides the accurate evaluation of TTC and contributes to the increased number of detection in daily clinical practice. …

Apr 20, 2024 · Prior history of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy increases risk of future episodes. This is extremely common in ICU, affecting perhaps ~20% of patients in one series. (16002949) …

Echo findings of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy typically reveal wall motion abnormalities, with the most common pattern being apical ballooning. The apex of the heart appears dilated while the …

Oct 31, 2024 · Explore how echocardiography accurately identifies Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (broken heart syndrome) through non-invasive imaging. Learn the key echocardiographic …

Jun 18, 2025 · The diagnosis of takotsubo cardiomyopathy is based on clinical presentation, characteristic echocardiographic findings such as apical ballooning, and the exclusion of other …

Apr 29, 2025 · In Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, echo helps us detect apical ballooning, assess right ventricular involvement, evaluate for thrombus, and uncover complications like acute mitral …

Mar 27, 2014 · Furthermore, some TC patients may have additional echocardiographic findings, such as pericardial effusion (PE), mitral regurgitation (MR), left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT) …

Specific findings that have been associated with TTC, such as LV outflow tract obstruction, mitral regurgitation, and right ventricular involvement, can also be detected by echocardiography, …

4 days ago · Takotsubo syndrome (TTS) is a stress-induced cardiomyopathy that causes transient left ventricular dysfunction. Although generally considered benign, TTS occasionally leads to …

Oct 2, 2024 · Stress cardiomyopathy occurs in approximately 1 to 2 percent of patients presenting with troponin-positive suspected acute coronary syndrome (ACS) or suspected ST-elevation …