Transient left ventricular dysfunction and stroke: An intriguing mystery still far from being fully elucidated

Abstract In this article the authors deal with the intricate relationship between acute brain injuries and stress cardiomyopathies. The complexity of heart–brain relationship raises some questions about the occurrence of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy in young patients with acute brain ischemia and vice v...

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Veröffentlicht in:	International journal of cardiology 2010-11, Vol.145 (2), p.217-219
Hauptverfasser:	de Gregorio, Cesare, Andò, Giuseppe, Lentini, Concetta, Carerj, Scipione
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Apical ballooning Cardiovascular Catecholamines - blood Echocardiography Electrocardiography Humans Left ventricular dysfunction Stress-related cardiomyopathy Stroke Stroke - blood Stroke - complications Stroke - physiopathology Takotsubo cardiomyopathy Ventricular Dysfunction, Left - blood Ventricular Dysfunction, Left - complications Ventricular Dysfunction, Left - physiopathology
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Zusammenfassung:	Abstract In this article the authors deal with the intricate relationship between acute brain injuries and stress cardiomyopathies. The complexity of heart–brain relationship raises some questions about the occurrence of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy in young patients with acute brain ischemia and vice versa.
ISSN:	0167-5273 1874-1754
DOI:	10.1016/j.ijcard.2009.05.003