Neurologic stunned myocardium (NSM) is a phenomenon where neurologic events give rise to cardiac abnormalities. Neurologic\nevents like stroke and seizures cause sympathetic storm and autonomic dysregulation that result in myocardial injury.The clinical\npresentation can involve troponin elevation, left ventricular dysfunction, and ECG changes. These findings are similar to Takotsubo\ncardiomyopathy and acute coronary syndrome. It is difficult to distinguish NSM from acute coronary syndrome based on clinical\npresentation alone. Because of this difficulty, a patient withNSMwho is at high risk for coronary heart disease may undergo cardiac\ncatheterization to rule out coronary artery disease.The objective of this review of literature is to enhance physician�s awareness of\nNSM and its features to help tailor management according to the patient�s clinical profile.
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