Stress cardiomyopathy history and symptoms
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
History and Symptoms
Symptoms of stress cardiomyopathy can mimic acute coronary syndrome. The most common presenting symptoms are:[1][2]
When taking the history from a patient with suspected stress cardiomyopathy, make sure to ask about:[2]
- Personal history of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, syncope, hypoglycemia or stroke
- Triggering event(s) to symptoms such as an unexpected death, being a victim of domestic violence or engaging in an argument or performing strenuous physical activity
References
- ↑ Akashi YJ, Goldstein DS, Barbaro G, Ueyama T (2008). "Takotsubo cardiomyopathy: a new form of acute, reversible heart failure". Circulation. 118 (25): 2754–62. doi:10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.108.767012. PMC 4893309. PMID 19106400.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Brenner ZR, Powers J (2008). "Takotsubo cardiomyopathy". Heart Lung. 37 (1): 1–7. doi:10.1016/j.hrtlng.2006.12.003. PMID 18206521.