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World J Cardiol. Jul 26, 2013; 5(7): 228-241
Published online Jul 26, 2013. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v5.i7.228
Published online Jul 26, 2013. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v5.i7.228
Initial clinical presentation of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy with-a focus on electrocardiographic changes: A literature review of cases
Erick Francisco Sanchez-Jimenez, Emergency Department, Hospital CIMA San Jose, Escazu, 5416-1000 San Jose, Costa Rica
Author contributions: Sanchez-Jimenez EF reviewed all the articles and designed the manuscript.
Correspondence to: Erick Francisco Sanchez-Jimenez, MD, Emergency Department, Hospital CIMA San Jose, Colegio de Medicos y Cirujanos de Costa Rica, Escazu, 5416-1000 San Jose, Costa Rica. erick_fsj@hotmail.com.
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Received: April 4, 2013
Revised: May 12, 2013
Accepted: June 1, 2013
Published online: July 26, 2013
Revised: May 12, 2013
Accepted: June 1, 2013
Published online: July 26, 2013
Core Tip
Core tip: Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is a syndrome that, while frequently not recognized, has a significant impact and represents a significant percentage of diagnosed acute coronary syndromes. The importance of its recognition by physicians should be stressed. There are no previously published articles that analyze a significant number of reported cases of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, nor are prior literature reviews available that examine all the points discussed by this author relative to the initial stages of the disease.