Key result
Incidental coronary artery disease was found in 10% of Japanese patients with tako-tsubo cardiomyopathy.
Population
97 Japanese patients with tako-tsubo cardiomyopathy
Design
Cohort
Authors
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Incidental CAD occurs in 10% of Takotsubo cases; leaves open whether CAD exclusion remains essential for diagnosis.
Observational (n=97)
Incidental coronary artery disease is present in 10% of patients with tako-tsubo cardiomyopathy, highlighting the need for careful assessment to avoid unnecessary revascularization.
Kurisu et al. (2009) conducted an observational in tako-tsubo cardiomyopathy (n=97). Incidental coronary artery disease was evaluated on Prevalence of incidental coronary artery disease. Incidental coronary artery disease was found in 10% of Japanese patients with tako-tsubo cardiomyopathy.
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