Takotsubo syndrome: unravelling the enigma of the broken heart syndrome?-a narrative review.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objective

Takotsubo syndrome (TTS) is a condition characterized by transient ventricular regional wall motion abnormalities, without causative coronary artery disease, typically triggered by emotional or physical stress. TTS is more common in post-menopausal women, closely resembling acute coronary syndrome (ACS) in its clinical presentation, with multiple proposed underlying pathophysiological mechanisms and no evidence-based treatments. This review aims to provide a comprehensive summary of the latest research, encompassing the pathophysiology, diagnostic findings, prognosis, and treatment options for TTS patients.

Methods

Relevant literature from 1990 to June 2023 on TTS epidemiology, physiopathology, diagnosis, clinical manifestations, treatment, and progn

SUBMITTER: Salamanca J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10753233 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature