Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy: Sensitivity and Specificity
Introduction: also known as Broken Heart Syndrome. This represents a transient cardiomyopathy caused, we think, by a catecholamine surge. Classic findings on echocardiography are apical ballooning and a hyperdynamic base; the heart has the shape of an octopus trap, hence the name Takotsubo.
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The sensitivity and specificity of findings for Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy are listed below. See the left navigation bar to change the display.