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Secondary forms of Takotsubo syndrome triggered by physical stressors are associated with significantly higher morbidity and mortality compared to primary forms triggered by emotional stress.
Prognostication in Takotsubo syndrome should be trigger-based, as secondary forms (physical stressors) and male sex are associated with significantly worse clinical outcomes.
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Lovely Chhabra (2022) conducted a letter in Takotsubo Syndrome. Secondary triggers (physical stressors) vs. Primary triggers (emotional stressors) was evaluated. Secondary forms of Takotsubo syndrome triggered by physical stressors are associated with significantly higher morbidity and mortality compared to primary forms triggered by emotional stress.
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