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Dynamic left ventricular outflow tract gradient resulting from Takotsubo cardiomyopathy ameliorated by intra-aortic balloon pump counterpulsation: a case report

BACKGROUND: Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is a variant of acute coronary syndrome with characteristic acute left ventricular apical ballooning. Uncommonly, there can be associated left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT) obstruction causing cardiogenic shock refractory to inotropic support. The use of after...

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Autores principales: O’Brien, Jim, Mahony, Stephen, Byrne, Roger J, Byrne, Robert A
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Oxford University Press 2021
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7937414/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33718770
http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ehjcr/ytab082