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Apical Ballooning Syndrome: The “Broken Heart” Syndrome

Year: 2010

Type: article

Abstract: Have you ever wondered about the “broken heart syndrome”? When a patient presents with cardiac symptoms in the context of acute stress, are you aware of the most important conditions in the differential diagnosis? Have you ever wanted to know more about how an acutely stressful situation can impact cardiac physiology? If so, this case and the resulting discussion may provide insight into the complex interplay of the heart and mind.

Source: The Primary Care Companion to The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry

DOI: 10.4088/pcc.10r00949whi

Authors: Kate E. Nyquist, David W. Abramson, Jeff C. Huffman

Institution: Massachusetts General Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy and Associated Phenomena

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W49791371

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