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World J Cardiol. Jul 26, 2014; 6(7): 602-609
Published online Jul 26, 2014. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v6.i7.602
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Figure 1 Inverted T waves are found in the limb and precordial leads, which is a common characteristic of takotsubo cardiomyopathy with apex balloon-like dilation.
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Figure 2 Systolic apex balloon-like dilation on left ventriculography (A) and normal diastolic dilation (B). A: Systole; B: Diastole.
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Figure 3 The catecholamine theory of takotsubo cardiomyopathy. LV: Left ventricular.