The Characteristics of Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy - 2878 Words

Historical Background Takotsubo cardiomyopathy was first acknowledged in Japan in 1990 by Sato et al (Djuric 512). The United States did not have any report of Takotsubo until 1998 (Sharkey e460). Since 1998, scientific interest in Takotsubo has steadily increased. Dr. Scott Sharkey validates the increase in scientific interest: â€Å"In 2000, only 2 publications were recorded, compared with nearly 300 in 2010. Now, takotsubo is widely recognized, with reports form 6 continents and diverse countries† (e460). Dr. Salim Virani describes how the disease received its name: â€Å"In Japanese, â€Å"tako-tsubo† means â€Å"fishing pot for trapping octopus,† because the LV of a patient diagnosed with this condition resembles that shape† (76). To better explain this, the x-rays taken of the heart from patients with takotsubo show a narrow neck with a ballooned lower portion. These x-rays of the heart closely resemble the Japanese takotsubo, which is a ceramic pot they use to trap octopus in (Sharkey e460-e461). Dr. Arantza Manzanal explains how takotsubo was initially described â€Å"as a syndrome of reversible LV dysfunction with wall-motion abnormalities that involve the apical and midventricular segments† (57). Dr. Paolo Angelini rationalizes that â€Å"only during the last 2 decades have Japanese authors specifically categorized transient takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TTC) as an entity in itself. Before that time, TTC was often called â€Å"acute myocardial infarction with normal coronary arteries† (312). We willShow MoreRelatedRespiratory Syndrome : Symptoms And Symptoms1439 Words   |  6 PagesTAKOTSUBO CARDIOMYOPATHY 1 Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy Introduction and Background Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, also known as broken heart syndrome or apical ballooning syndrome, was thought to have particularly affect men. Now it affects both elderly men and women—mostly women in their 60s+. Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is generally perceived as a temporary psychological disorder which happens to affect the individual physiologically as well (Mayo Clinic Staff, 2011). Understanding Takotsubo cardiomyopathyRead MoreSymptoms And Treatment Of Respiratory Cardiomyopathy754 Words   |  4 PagesDisease Process Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, also referred to as broken heart syndrome, transient apical ballooning or stress cardiomyopathy is a type of non-ischemic cardiomyopathy in which there is a sudden temporary weakening of the muscular portion of the heart (Zamir, M 2005). It is an increasingly recognized clinical syndrome characterized by transient reversible apical left ventricular dysfunction (Nature Clinical Practice Cardiovascular Medicine, 2008), originally described as a transient occurrenceRead MoreSymptoms And Treatment Of Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy1636 Words   |  7 PagesIntroduction Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TC) was originally described in Japan in early 1990s and has been recognized as an increasingly prevalent transient cardiomyopathy triggered by emotional or physical stress. In the past two decades, several variations of this ballooning syndrome have been described including the classic apical ballooning type, a biventricular type , a mid-ventricular type, and finally a basal type [1]. This condition can masquerade as an acute myocardial infarction clinicallyRead MoreHeart Failure : A Clinical Syndrome Characterized By Structural Or Functional Impairment Of Ventricular8006 Words   |  33 Pagesdisease 29 o Predominantly mitral and aortic valves o Other causes (14% of heart failure cases) can be classified based on their underlying pathology 5 29 - Cardiomyopathies o Familial cardiomyopathy o Estimated prevalence of familial dilated cardiomyopathy in patients with idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy is 23% 11 o Acquired cardiomyopathy o Infective inflammatory myocarditis o Viral origin is most common but can also be caused by bacteria, fungus, and parasites o Commonly occurs in the setting