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Stress cardiomyopathy risk factors
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Stress cardiomyopathy seems to be triggered by intense emotional or physical stress, mostly the unexpected death of a loved one.
Risk Factors
Risk Factors
Risk factors associated with the development of stress cardiomyopathy include:[1]
References
References
- ↑ Akashi YJ, Goldstein DS, Barbaro G, Ueyama T (2008). “Takotsubo cardiomyopathy: a new form of acute, reversible heart failure”. Circulation. 118 (25): 2754–62. doi:10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.108.767012. PMC 4893309. PMID 19106400.
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