Table 3.
Left atrial function in Takotsubo syndrome patients with typical and atypical ballooning
| Variable | Typical ballooning (n = 82) | Atypical ballooning (n = 42) | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total LA-EF (global function; reservoir) | 42 (33–51) | 49 (36–56) | 0.14 |
| Passive LA-EF (conduit)a | 19 (14–29) | 23 (15–31) | 0.30 |
| Active LA-EF (booster pump)a | 29 (20–38) | 30 (21–38) | 0.59 |
Values are median (IQR)
EF emptying fraction, LA left atrial
aPatients with atrial fibrillation during CMR imaging (n = 8) were excluded from this analysis, resulting in 74 patients with typical ballooning and 42 patients with an atypical ballooning pattern