• Brit J Hosp Med · Feb 2013

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    Takotsubo cardiomyopathy.

    • Andrew C Morley-Smith, Alexander R Lyon, and Elmir Omerovic.
    • National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College, London.
    • Brit J Hosp Med. 2013 Feb 1; 74 (2): 96-103.

    AbstractHow can an earthquake cause cardiogenic shock? Can a bereft lover really die from a broken heart? Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is an intriguing reversible condition which still mystifies and excites the layman and physician alike. This article explores the clinical essentials for recognizing and managing this group of complex patients.

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