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Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM), more frequently seen in postmenopausal women, may be triggered by stressful events, resulting in catecholamine surges, myocardial stunning, and disturbances in contractility. TCM in males has been… Click to show full abstract
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM), more frequently seen in postmenopausal women, may be triggered by stressful events, resulting in catecholamine surges, myocardial stunning, and disturbances in contractility. TCM in males has been associated with marijuana use and leads to a threefold increased risk
Keywords:
use risk;
marijuana use;
takotsubo cardiomyopathy
Journal Title: Journal of the American College of Cardiology
Year Published: 2019
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Journal Title: Journal of the American College of Cardiology
Year Published: 2019
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