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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Dima Nimri, M.D. [2] Arzu Kalayci, M.D. [3]

Overview

The pathogenesis of stress cardiomyopathy is not completely understood. However, the most accepted theory behind it is thought to be due to catecholamine surge, which are thought to contribute to myocardial necrosis and stunning seen in stress cardiomyopathy. On biopsy, findings include an inflammatory infiltrate, fibrosis and formation of contraction bands, which may or may not be associated with myocardial necrosis. Stress cardiomyopathy is associated with various neurological and psychological conditions.

Pathophysiology

The cause of stress cardiomyopathy is unknown. Several theories have been postulated to explain the pathophysiology behind it:[1][2][3][4]

Catecholamine Cardiotoxicity:

The etiology of stress cardiomyopathy appears to involve the response of the myocardium to a hyperadrenergic state. The syndrome is often preceded by significant emotional and physical stress. Serum catecholamines may be markedly elevated in patients with stress cardiomyopathy with levels greater than seen in patients with thrombotic ST elevation myocardial infarction or congestive heart failure, though this is not always present. Thus, it has been postulated that catecholamine excess contributes at least in part to the pathophysiology, and that catecholamines may cause direct myonecrosis.[5] It is thought that myocardial stunning seen in stress cardiomyopathy is largely mediated by the effects of epinephrine.[6]

Multi-vessel Epicardial Coronary Artery Spasms:

This theory is not well accepted, as it has been noted that multi-vessel epicardial coronary artery vasospasm does not correlate with the areas of myocardium that are hypokinetic.

Coronary Microvascular Impairment

Myocardial stunning can occur because of microvascular spasm or direct myocardial toxicity of catecholamines. [7] [8]

Mid-cavity or Left Ventricular Outflow Tract Obstruction

Dynamic mid-cavity or left ventricular outflow tract obstruction may induce the apical dysfunction.

Microscopic Pathology

The histological findings on myocardial biopsy in patients with stress cardiomyopathy include:[9][10]

Genetics

There are no identified genes linked to the development of stress cardiomyopathy. However, there are cases of stress cardiomyopathy occurring among first degree relatives (among 2 sisters and among a patient and her mother), which point out to a possible genetic link to this condition.[11][12][13] In addition, genetic variation in adrenergic receptors and signaling pathways may be associated with stress cardiomyopathy.[14][15][16][17]

Associated Conditions

  • Many neurological and psychiatric conditions are associated with the development of stress cardiomyopathy. These include:[18]
  • It can also be associated with malignancies.[25]

References

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