Tako-tsubo cardiomyopathy in aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage: an underappreciated ventricular dysfunction

Abstract

The authors describe the largest cohort with aneurysmal SAH-induced tako-tsubo cardiomyopathy. In the SAH population, tako-tsubo cardiomyopathy predominates in postmenopausal women and is often associated with pulmonary edema, prolonged intubation, and cerebral vasospasm. Additional studies are warranted to understand the complex mechanism involved in tako-tsubo cardiomyopathy and its intriguing relationship to neurogenic stunned myocardium.