The Fear Factor in Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Authors

Lex Denysenko, MD, Thomas Jefferson University HospitalFollow
Robin Hanson, MD, Thomas Jefferson University HospitalFollow
Jessica Mosier, MD, Thomas Jefferson University HospitalFollow
Ethan J. Halpern, MD, Thomas Jefferson University HospitalFollow

Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

11-15-2012

Abstract

Presented at: Academy of Psychosomatic Medicine in Atlanta Georgia.

BACKGROUND

•Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM) is a transient, reversible acute cardiac syndrome that mimics acute MI

•Reportedly frequently precipitated by an emotionally stressful event

•Excessive catecholamine release is a possible pathophysiologic mechanism¹

•Prevalence of anxiety and mood disorders in TCM patients varies among studies, ranging from 21-40%^2,3

Recommended Citation

Denysenko, MD, Lex; Hanson, MD, Robin; Mosier, MD, Jessica; and Halpern, MD, Ethan J., "The Fear Factor in Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy: A Retrospective Cohort Study" (2012). Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior Faculty Papers. Paper 14.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/phbfp/14