| Literature DB >> 21426418 |
Joakim Alexandre1, Leila Benouda, Laure Champ-Rigot, Fabien Labombarda.
Abstract
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is a reversible cardiomyopathy frequently precipitated by a sudden emotional or physical stress. The exact physiopathology is still debated and may involve catecholamine-induced myocardial stunning. Alcohol withdrawal is associated with an hyperadrenergic state and may be a period at risk of cardiac events. We report a 56-year-old man with Takotsubo cardiomyopathy triggered by alcohol withdrawal.Entities:
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Year: 2011 PMID: 21426418 DOI: 10.1111/j.1465-3362.2011.00289.x
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Drug Alcohol Rev ISSN: 0959-5236