Journal of Emergency Nursing
Volume 34, Issue 2 , Pages 134-136 , April 2008

A 58-year-old Woman With Stress-induced Cardiomyopathy (Takotsubo)

  • George L. Baxter, RN, CEN

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    • Corresponding Author InformationFor correspondence, write: George L. Baxter, RN, CEN, 2722 S. 125th Place, Seattle, WA 98168

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 Section Editor: Reneé Semonin-Holleran, RN, PhD, CEN, CCRN, CFRN, FAEN

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doi: 10.1016/j.jen.2007.05.003

Journal of Emergency Nursing
Volume 34, Issue 2 , Pages 134-136 , April 2008

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