Apical ballooning in relatives. Issue 12 (16th November 2004)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Pison, L; De Vusser, P; Mullens, W
• Is Part Of: Heart. Volume 90:Issue 12(2004)
• Page Start: e67
• Page End: e67
• Publication Date: 2004-11-16
• Subjects: apical ballooning -- relatives; Heart -- Diseases -- Treatment -- Periodicals; Cardiology -- Periodicals; 616.12
• DOI: 10.1136/hrt.2004.046813
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1355-6037

Abstract

Abstract : Apical ballooning of the left ventricle was first introduced as takotsubo-like left ventricular dysfunction in 1990 by Satoh and colleagues. The syndrome is characterised by reversible extensive akinesia of the apical and mid-portions of the left ventricle with hypercontraction of the basal segment. For the first time two sisters with this syndrome are reported, suggesting a possible genetic aetiology.