Renal impairment and outcome in patients with takotsubo cardiomyopathy.

Journal: The American journal of emergency medicine
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Abstract

OBJECTIVES: The objectives were to ascertain the prevalence of renal impairment among patients with a takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TTC) episode and whether clinical outcomes are related to renal function.

Authors

  • Francesco Santoro
    University of Foggia, Italy.
  • Armando Ferraretti
    University of Foggia, Italy.
  • Riccardo Ieva
    University of Foggia, Italy.
  • Francesco Musaico
    University of Foggia, Italy.
  • Mario Fanelli
    University of Foggia, Italy.
  • Nicola Tarantino
    University of Foggia, Italy.
  • Maria Scarcia
    University of Foggia, Italy.
  • Pasquale Caldarola
    Cardiology Unit, Cardiology Department, San Paolo Hospital, Bari, Italy.
  • Matteo Di Biase
    University of Foggia, Italy.
  • Natale Daniele Brunetti
    Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Foggia, Via Antonio Gramsci, 89, 71122 Foggia, Italy.