The transient left ventricular apical ballooning syndrome, also known as takotsubo
cardiomyopathy, is characterized by transient wall-motion abnormalities involving the left …

Apical ballooning syndrome (ABS) is a unique reversible cardiomyopathy that is frequently
precipitated by a stressful event and has a clinical presentation that is indistinguishable from …

Although historically the intra-aortic balloon pump has been the only mechanical circulatory
support device available to clinicians, a number of new devices have become commercially …

Background—In patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in the
modern era, the incidence and prognostic implications of acute renal failure (ARF) are …

Background—Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is an acute coronary event of
uncertain origin. Clinical features and prognosis remain insufficiently characterized …

The characteristics of 16 women with transient left ventricular (LV) apical ballooning
syndrome in a United States population are presented. Additionally, Thrombolysis In …

Objectives: We sought to determine the effect of varying degrees of renal insufficiency on
death and cardiac events during and after a percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) …

Objectives: This study sought to assess the long-term prognosis of patients with apical
ballooning syndrome (ABS). Background: Apical ballooning syndrome is a recently …

Background—Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is a nonatherosclerotic acute
coronary syndrome for which optimal management remains undefined. Methods and …

Myocardial bridging, a congenital coronary anomaly, is a clinical condition with several
possible manifestations, and its clinical relevance is debated. This article reviews current …