Dynamic changes of QTc interval and prognostic significance in takotsubo (stress) cardiomyopathy

ConclusionsProlonged QTc intervals at admission during a TTC episode could be associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular rehospitalization at follow‐up. Dynamic increase of QTc intervals after admission are characterized by a trend toward a better prognosis.

Source: Clinical Cardiology - August 1, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Francesco Santoro, Natale Daniele Brunetti, Nicola Tarantino, Jorge Romero, Francesca Guastafierro, Armando Ferraretti, Luigi F. M. Di Martino, Riccardo Ieva, Pier Luigi Pellegrino, Matteo Di Biase, Luigi Di Biase Tags: CLINICAL INVESTIGATIONS Source Type: research