The Sudden Death of a Pregnant Woman With Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy Following a Legal Abortion: A Case Report

Background: Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM) is characterized by left ventricular dysfunction and apical ballooning due to physical or mental stress in the absence of coronary artery disease. This transient heart disorder is rare in pregnancy. It may affect women of reproductive age. Case Presentation...

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Main Authors: Seyed Ali Mohtarami, Ali Naghsh, Aria Hedjazi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Shaheed Beheshti University of Medical Sciences 2023-09-01
Series:International Journal of Medical Toxicology and Forensic Medicine
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Online Access:https://journals.sbmu.ac.ir/ijmtfm/article/view/42616