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PubMed: 35002350 DOI: 10.1177/11795468211065782

Takotsubo Syndrome: A Review of Presentation, Diagnosis and Management.

Clin Med Insights Cardiol 16:11795468211065782

Authors: Joseph Assad, Giuseppe Femia, Patrick Pender, Tamer Badie, Rohan Rajaratnam

Affiliations

  • Department of Cardiology, Liverpool Hospital, Liverpool, NSW, Australia.
  • School of Medicine, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW, Australia.
  • South-West Clinical School, University of New South Wales, Kensington, NSW, Australia.
  • Department of Cardiology, Campbelltown Hospital, Campbelltown, NSW, Australia.
  • Sydney Medical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
  • Department of Cardiology, Liverpool Hospital, Liverpool, NSW, Australia. School of Medicine, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW, Australia. South-West Clinical School, University of New South Wales, Kensington, NSW, Australia.
  • Department of Cardiology, Liverpool Hospital, Liverpool, NSW, Australia. School of Medicine, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW, Australia. South-West Clinical School, University of New South Wales, Kensington, NSW, Australia. Department of Cardiology, Campbelltown Hospital, Campbelltown, NSW, Australia.

Abstract

Takotsubo Syndrome (TTS) is a condition of transient left ventricular dysfunction that is typically triggered by emotional or physical stress. Since first described in Japan in 1990, it has increasingly been recognised in clinical practice, accounting for up to 2% of Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) presentations. In fact, the clinical presentation can be indistinguishable from a myocardial infarction. Although current evidence suggests a catecholamine induced myocardial stunning, the pathophysiological mechanisms remain unknown. Interestingly, it is more common in woman, particularly those who are post-menopausal. This review aims to summarise the current research and provide an overview of the diagnostic strategies and treatment options.

MeSH

Diagnosis, Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy

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