CMR to distinguish Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy from Myocardial Infarction in Acute Course of Ischemic Stroke in a Male Patient

So far, in a clinical emergency subset, there is no optimal diagnostic tool to distinguish acute myocardial infarction (AMI) from Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TTC). Since TTC occurs more likely in postmenopausal woman [1], when appeared in male patient, the differential diagnosis becomes far more challenging. Despite similarities in the clinical management, long-term therapy differs significantly and the fast distinction between both entities, especially in cases initially complicated by stroke remains crucial.

Source: International Journal of Cardiology - February 24, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Radoslaw Nowak, Milosz Jaguszewski, Marcin Fijalkowski, Marta Fijalkowska, Marcin Gruchala Tags: Letter to editor Source Type: research