Tako‐tsubo‐like left ventricular dysfunction: transient left ventricular apical ballooning syndrome

Aims/objectives:  This review examines the ‘tako‐tsubo‐like’ syndrome or transient left ventricular apical ballooning. The aim of this review is a complete evaluation of epidemiology, clinical and instrumental features, pathophysiological mechanisms, therapy and prognosis of this syndrome.

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