The pathophysiology of TTS is still elusive. This viewpoint proposes that TTS is an acute
coronary syndrome, engendered by an ASNS/catecholamine-induced LVOTO, which results …

Despite considerable interest in the syndrome of acute left ventricular (LV) ballooning, its
pathophysiology has remained ill-defined. In this review, we explore observational data …

Apical akinesis and dilation in the absence of obstructive coronary artery disease is a typical
feature of stress-induced (takotsubo) cardiomyopathy, whereas apical hypertrophy is seen in …

Highlights•Echocardiography is used to diagnose hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy
(HOCM) and Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM).•Hypotension in a patient with TCM should …

Background. Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TC) is a reversible left ventricular systolic
dysfunction with apical ballooning. Left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT) obstruction may …

This case report concerns an 81-year-old woman with previously well-controlled
hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM). She was referred to our hospital because …

The prevalence of takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM) has been on the rise, but co-occurrence
with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HOCM) remains rare. Although presenting patient …

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is an autosomal dominant disorder, occurring in
approximately 1 in 200 individuals, and is associated with nearly 1,500 identified genetic …

Basal septal hypertrophy is a rare and unique anatomical finding associated with
hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). It is also described as a sigmoid hypertrophy and is …

Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM) is a condition characterized by transient left ventricular
dysfunction and apical ballooning, best seen on an echocardiogram or left ventriculogram. It …