August 24, 2017Heart
Takotsubo syndrome: aetiology, presentation and treatment
Key result
Takotsubo syndrome accounts for ~2-3% of suspected ACS cases but remains underestimated due to unrecognized criteria.
Population
Patients with Takotsubo syndrome (TTS) or suspected acute coronary syndrome
Design
Review
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Discussion
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Implication
Supports TTS consideration in ACS differentials; extends prevalence estimates while underscoring underdiagnosis from criteria gaps.
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Population
Patients with Takotsubo syndrome (TTS) or suspected acute coronary syndrome
This review provides a comprehensive summary of the etiology, presentation, and treatment of Takotsubo syndrome, emphasizing the need for accurate differentiation from acute coronary syndrome.
Cite This Study
Kato et al. (2017) conducted a review in Takotsubo syndrome. Takotsubo syndrome has an estimated prevalence of 2%-3% among patients presenting with suspected acute coronary syndrome, though it may be underestimated due to incomplete knowledge of criteria.