Integration of Contemporary CT Coronary Angiography in Care of Patients Suspected to have Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy

Abstract

S255 cise (94 ± 24 and 113 ± 30 vs 66 ± 16; p < 0.05). Exercise LVSV was not significantly affected by DAB in EA and BEA, however was reduced in C with DAB (66 ± 16 vs 57 ± 15; p < 0.05). Differences in SV were due to significantly lower exercise ESV in EA and BEA with DAB, C not significantly altered (interaction p = 0.004). No significant change in EDV with exercise or DAB across any groups (interaction p = 0.997). Conclusions: Athletes can better maintain SV during exercise under the challenge of DAB, predominantly via greater reductions in ESV. DAB seems an effective challenge to elucidate enhanced cardiac physiology.

Takotsubo cardiomyopathy in elderly female trauma patients: a case series

“…Noninvasive CT coronary angiography (CTCA) may be considered an alternative imaging modality in these patients. A study in 11 patients with suspected Takotsubo cardiomyopathy showed use of a contemporary CTCA ruled out significant coronary artery disease in 80% of patients [ 31 ]. Further studies are required to determine whether it can be used early in the management of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy to prevent delays in patients requiring surgery.…”