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Lack of genetic susceptibility in takotsubo cardiomyopathy: a case-control study.
BMC medical genetics - 7 Mar 2018
Mattsson Emma, Saliba-Gustafsson Peter, Ehrenborg Ewa, Tornvall Per
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BACKGROUND: Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM), also known as "broken heart syndrome", is a type of heart failure characterized by transient ventricular dysfunction in the absence of obstructive coronary lesions. Although associated with increased levels of catecholamines, pathophysiological mechanisms are unknown. Relapses and family heritability indicate a genetic predisposition. Several small studies have...
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