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What does the dilated apex and narrow outflow of the left ventricle resemble?
What does the dilated apex and narrow outflow of the left ventricle resemble?
- A funnel
- A Japanese octopus trap, or takotsubo (correct)
- A balloon
- A cone
What happens to the left ventricular ejection fraction in Takotsubo cardiomyopathy?
What happens to the left ventricular ejection fraction in Takotsubo cardiomyopathy?
- It returns to normal within days to weeks (correct)
- It remains low indefinitely
- It gradually increases over months
- It fluctuates unpredictably
What is the recurrence rate of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy mentioned in the text?
What is the recurrence rate of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy mentioned in the text?
- 15%
- 10% (correct)
- 5%
- 20%
What is the mortality rate of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy at 5 years mentioned in the text?
What is the mortality rate of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy at 5 years mentioned in the text?
Are there any known treatments that have been shown to influence the clinical outcome of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy?
Are there any known treatments that have been shown to influence the clinical outcome of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy?
Which condition mentioned in the text can produce symptoms and signs similar to those found in restrictive or obliterative cardiomyopathy?
Which condition mentioned in the text can produce symptoms and signs similar to those found in restrictive or obliterative cardiomyopathy?
Which of the following conditions can produce a picture indistinguishable from dilated cardiomyopathy, according to the text?
Which of the following conditions can produce a picture indistinguishable from dilated cardiomyopathy, according to the text?
The characteristic ballooning of the left ventricular apex in systole seen in Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is shown in which figure?
The characteristic ballooning of the left ventricular apex in systole seen in Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is shown in which figure?
Which condition can mimic hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?
Which condition can mimic hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?
Which of the following conditions is not mentioned in the text as producing a picture similar to cardiomyopathy?
Which of the following conditions is not mentioned in the text as producing a picture similar to cardiomyopathy?
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