Coronary microvascular dysfunction (CMD) encompasses several pathogenetic
mechanisms involving coronary microcirculation and plays a major role in determining …

Takotsubo Syndrome (TTS) is a condition of transient left ventricular dysfunction that is
typically triggered by emotional or physical stress. Since first described in Japan in 1990, it …

Ischemic heart disease (IHD) is commonly recognized as the consequence of coronary
atherosclerosis and obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD). However, a significant …

The coronary microcirculation plays a cardinal role in regulating coronary blood flow to meet
the changing metabolic demands of the myocardium. Coronary microvascular dysfunction …

Aims The aim of our study is to assess the ability of left atrial (LA) strain values to improve left
ventricular and diastolic pressure (LVEDP) non-invasive estimation as compared with …

Takotsubo syndrome (TS) is an acute cardiac condition characterized by transient wall
motion abnormalities mostly of the left ventricle. First described in 1990, TS has gained …

Over the past few months, health systems worldwide have been put to the test with the
coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic caused by severe acute respiratory …

Takotsubo syndrome (TTS) is an acute reversible form of myocardial dysfunction, often
preceded by a physical or emotional stressful event, that acts as a trigger. Despite, recent …

Background Coronary slow flow (CSF) is common and linked to worse cardiovascular
events and life-threatening arrhythmias. However, the clinical implication of CSF among …

Aims Coronary microvascular dysfunction (CMD) has been proposed as an important
pathophysiological mechanism in Takotsubo syndrome (TTS). Our aims were (i) to evaluate …