Cardiac stunning as first manifestation of multiple sclerosis: A case report reminding us not to overlook cardiovascular autonomic dysfunction in multiple sclerosis
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Cardiac stunning as first manifestation of multiple sclerosis: A case report reminding us not to overlook cardiovascular autonomic dysfunction in multiple sclerosis
Autonomic dysfunction is common but frequently overlooked in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients. The case of a Tako-Tsubo cardiomyopathy on which this commentary is based shows that centrally triggered autonomic dysfunction may be the first life-threatening manifestation of MS.
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