Takotsubo syndrome in patients with myasthenia gravis: a systematic review of previously reported cases.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Myasthenia gravis associated takotsubo syndrome is a rare condition. This study aimed to explore its typical presentation, investigations and treatment through a systematic review of previously reported cases.

Methods

Databases and reference lists of the selected articles were searched for case reports on Myasthenia gravis associated takotsubo syndrome. CARE guidelines were used for the quality assessment of the selected articles.

Results

Sixteen cases were selected out of 580 search results. Western Pacific, American and European regions contributed to 88% of the cases. Females were most affected (81%). Features of both myasthenia gravis and takotsubo syndrome were the common clinical presentations. All cases had a myasthenic crisis. Half of the cases had

SUBMITTER: Rathish D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6849291 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature