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World J Cardiol. Jun 26, 2022; 14(6): 355-362
Published online Jun 26, 2022. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v14.i6.355
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy: A comprehensive review
Joe B Calkins Jr, Daniel Garcia, Sean Harrell, Himax Patel, Walker Barmore
Walker Barmore, Himax Patel, Daniel Garcia, Department of Internal Medicine, Augusta University Medical Center, Augusta, GA 30912, United States
Sean Harrell, Joe B Calkins Jr, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Augusta University Medical Center, Augusta, GA 30912, United States
Author contributions: Barmore W, Patel H and Harrell S performed the majority of the writing, prepared the figures and tables; Barmore W and Patel H performed data accusation and writing; Barmore W, Patel H, Harrell S and Garcia D performed the majority of literature review; Calkins Jr JB provided the input in writing the paper; Harrell S designed the outline and coordinated the writing of the paper.
Supported by the Gordon Chason Miller M.D. Cardiology Education Endowment Fund in the Medical College of Georgia Foundation, Inc.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The Authors declare that there is no conflict of interest.
Corresponding author: Walker Barmore, MD, Doctor, Department of Internal Medicine, Augusta University Medical Center, 1120 15th Street BI 5070, Augusta, GA 30912, United States. wabarmore@augusta.edu
Received: January 24, 2022
Peer-review started: January 24, 2022
First decision: March 16, 2022
Revised: March 24, 2022
Accepted: May 25, 2022
Article in press: May 25, 2022
Published online: June 26, 2022
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Core Tip

Core Tip: The aim of this review is to elucidate on the iatrogenic causes of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM). To date, there are individual case reports of iatrogenic TCM but there is not a comprehensive review article. In this review article, we discuss medication and procedure-induced TCM as well as an in-depth review of the current pathophysiology behind TCM.

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