Stress Cardiomyopathy (Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy)

Abstract

In this article we describe a rare clinical condition of stress cardiomyopathy (takotsubo cardiomyopathy) for which we, despite controversy and lack of data, identified the main pathogenic pathways (including the direct toxic effect of catecholamines on the myocardium, catecholamine-mediated myocardial stunning, and microcirculation disorders). After the systematic review, we identified the distinct pathology features of this condition and new diagnostic strategies.

Keywords

• takotsubo cardiomyopathy
• stress cardiomyopathy
• takotsubo syndrome
• apical ballooning syndrome