Takotsubo (apical Ballooning)

Your Path

  • Takotsubo (apical ballooning)

Etiology

  • Following emotionally or physiologically stressful event
  • Often transient w/full reocvery following supportive rx

Risk Factors

  • Female> male
  • Post menopausal

Symptoms

  • Sob
  • Doe
  • Syncope
  • Acute chest discomfort