Four cases of clinical analysis with Takotsubo cardiomyopathy associated with bronchoscopy

Introduction: Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is a syndrome characterized by an acute and transient left ventricular dysfunction. It is mainly observed in postmenopausal women after an intense physical or mental stress. Approximately 20% of the physical stress related to develop the disease is showed acute respiratory failure, so Takatsubo cardiomyopathy is experienced in respiratory department. Methods: We retrospectively evaluated the...