Tako-Tsubo-Kardiomyopathie

摘要: Tako-Tsubo cardiomyopathy (TK) is an acutely appearing myocardial disease leading to impaired cardiac function, which can barely be distinguished clinically from acute infarction. It occurs mainly in postmenopausal women and usually has a good prognosis. The pathophysiology of TK still remains elucidated but the favoured hypothesis damage induced by catecholamine excess. Various diseases, emotional stress, surgical procedures anaesthesia have been described as possible causes for TK. Little known about optimal therapy, however, there might potential differences therapy compared contemporary algorithms heart failure. Knowledge differential diagnosis infarction necessary avoid incorrect treatment.