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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.

Pre-Test Probability (Prevalence): %. Post-Test Probability (Predictive Value): %. Switch to display mode.
**Note that calculating probabilities from more than one finding is inherently inaccurate because findings are not independent. (For example, using two positive findings that share a common pathogenesis is likely to overestimate the true probability.)
Findings With Unspecified Accuracy
FindingResult SensitivitySpecificity
[ + ] ST Elevation No accuracy specified.