Why the study?
Surgical procedures can precipitate takotsubo syndrome, prompting a case report and review to raise awareness among plastic surgeons and anesthesiologists.
Design
Case report and literature review
Authors
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Alerts clinicians to substantial adverse events in takotsubo; leaves open prospective validation of risks and management.
Highlights the importance of recognizing Takotsubo syndrome as a potential severe complication in the perioperative setting, even during uneventful procedures.
Seretis et al. (2021) studied this question.