Figure 3From: Takotsubo cardiomyopathy in a 68-year old Russian femaleLeft ventriculography during end-systole showing systolic dysfunction of the left ventricular apex and mid-ventricle, with hyperkinesis of the basal left ventricular segments (A). This finding on left ventriculography resembles the look of a Japanese takotsubo pot which was traditionally used for catching octopus.Back to article page