Key result
Takotsubo syndrome during the COVID-19 pandemic occurs both as a direct infectious complication and secondary to quarantine-induced stress, though its true incidence remains uncertain.
Why the study?
Takotsubo syndrome can occur directly from COVID-19 infection or indirectly from pandemic-related psychological stress, posing diagnostic and clinical challenges.
This review highlights the dual presentation of Takotsubo syndrome during the COVID-19 pandemic (direct infection complication vs. quarantine stress) and notes diagnostic challenges and high complication rates.
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TTS warrants consideration in COVID-19 with acute cardiac dysfunction; leaves open prospective studies on incidence, mechanisms, and management.
Moady et al. (2021) conducted a review in Takotsubo Syndrome and COVID-19. COVID-19 infection and pandemic-related stress was evaluated. Takotsubo syndrome during the COVID-19 pandemic occurs both as a direct infectious complication and secondary to quarantine-induced stress, though its true incidence remains uncertain.