Key result
A 76-year-old female experienced two completely asymptomatic episodes of Takotsubo syndrome 20 years apart, highlighting the potential for unrecognized recurrent cases.
Why the study?
Takotsubo syndrome commonly presents with chest pain and dyspnea, but nonspecific presentations can make diagnosis challenging.
Case Report (n=1)
Takotsubo syndrome can present completely asymptomatically and recur after a long interval, suggesting its true incidence may be underestimated.
Recurrent asymptomatic Takotsubo may be underrecognized; leaves open its true incidence and need for prospective studies.
Takotsubo syndrome (TS) is an acute and reversible form of myocardial stunning preceded by emotional or physical stress, not explained by an obstruction of an epicardial coronary artery as in acute coronary syndrome. Over the last decades, TS is receiving growing attention, leading to an increase in awareness and diagnostic rate. Chest pain and dyspnea are the most common presenting symptoms; however, nonspecific presentations make the diagnosis challenging for clinicians. Here, we present the case of a 76-year-old female who experienced two completely asymptomatic episodes of TS 20 years apart.
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Iannaccone et al. (2020) conducted a case report in Takotsubo syndrome (n=1). Asymptomatic Takotsubo syndrome was evaluated. A 76-year-old female experienced two completely asymptomatic episodes of Takotsubo syndrome 20 years apart, highlighting the potential for unrecognized recurrent cases.
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