1. Transient Stress-Induced Cardiomyopathy With an “Inverted Takotsubo” Contractile Pattern 
Stefaan O.A. Van de Walle, MD, Sofie A. Gevaert, MD, Peter J. Gheeraert, MD, Michel De Pauw, MD, Thierry C. Gillebert, MD, PhD 
Mayo Clinic Proceedings 
Volume 81, Issue 11, Pages (November 2006)
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2. FIGURE 1
Left ventriculography at end-diastolic phase (left) and end-systolic phase (right) showing akinesia of the basal portion of the left ventricle with hyperkinesia of the apex and grade 3 mitral insufficiency. The ejection fraction was 25%.
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3. FIGURE 2
End-diastolic (left) and end-systolic (right) echocardiographic images demonstrating akinesia of the basal portions of the left ventricle with hyperkinesia of the apex.
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4. FIGURE 3
Coronary angiograms showing absence of major obstructive disease. Left, Right anterior oblique view of the left coronary artery. Right, Anteroposterior view of the right coronary artery.
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