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The Fear Factor In Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy: A Retrospective Cohort Study, Lex Denysenko, Md, Robin Hanson, Md, Jessica Mosier, Md, Ethan J. Halpern, Md
The Fear Factor In Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy: A Retrospective Cohort Study, Lex Denysenko, Md, Robin Hanson, Md, Jessica Mosier, Md, Ethan J. Halpern, Md
Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior Faculty Papers
Presented at: Academy of Psychosomatic Medicine in Atlanta Georgia.
BACKGROUND
•Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM) is a transient, reversible acute cardiac syndrome that mimics acute MI
•Reportedly frequently precipitated by an emotionally stressful event
•Excessive catecholamine release is a possible pathophysiologic mechanism1
•Prevalence of anxiety and mood disorders in TCM patients varies among studies, ranging from 21-40%2,3