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Correlation between ECG presentation and cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging in Takotsubo cardiomyopathy
Zhan Zhong-qun1, Wang Chong-quan, Kjell C Nikus
1Department of Cardiology, Shiyan Taihe Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan City, Hubei Province, China. zzqun21@yahoo.com.cn
Abstract:
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TTC) is characterized by acute and reversible ventricular dysfunction in the absence of significant coronary artery disease, typically triggered by acute emotional or physical stress. In the acute phase of TTC, the electrocardiogram (ECG) shows ST-segment elevation, which rapidly evolves into negative T waves and QT prolongation. However, different types of ventricular dysfunction may be associated with different patterns of ECG presentation. In this paper, we discuss the correlation between ECG presentation and cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging in TTC.
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