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Cardiac Stress Test Induced by Dobutamine and Monitored by Cardiac Catheterization in Mice
Published on: February 10, 2013
[Stress-induced Takotsubo cardiomyopathy]
Ulla Høst1, Peter Søgaard, Peter Riis Hansen
1Kardiologisk Afdeling, Gentofte Hospital, DK-2900 Hellerup. ullahost@dadlnet.dk
Abstract:
A case of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is described in a postmenopausal woman admitted for suspected recent myocardial infarction, triggered by significant social stress during a family Christmas dinner. Coronary angiography showed no significant lesions. Acute echocardiography demonstrated apical ballooning and an ejection fraction of 30%. The clinical course was uneventful and after one month, echocardiography showed complete resolution of the apical ballooning and recovery of left ventricular systolic function.
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