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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

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Echocardiography

The following echocardiographic findings may be seen in patients with stress cardiomyopathy:

*Apical ballooning

*Apical dyskinesia or akinesia

*Left ventricular systolic dysfunction

*Reduced ejection fraction

(A) Echocardiograph showing dilatation of the left ventricle in the acute phase. (B) Resolution of left ventricular function on repeat echocardiograph 6 days later.

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