Long-term management of Takotsubo syndrome: a not-so-benign condition.
Rev Cardiovasc Med
; 22(3): 597-611, 2021 Sep 24.
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| ID: mdl-34565063
ABSTRACT
Takotsubo syndrome (TTS) is an intriguing clinical entity, characterized by usually transient and reversible abnormalities of the left ventricular systolic function, mimicking the myocardial infarction with non-obstructive coronary arteries. TTS was initially regarded as a benign condition, however recent studies have unveiled adverse outcomes in the short- and long-term, with rates of morbidity and mortality comparable to those experienced after an acute myocardial infarction. Given the usual transient nature of TTS, this is an unexpected finding. Moreover, long-term mortality seems to be mainly driven by non-cardiovascular causes. The uncertain long-term prognosis of TTS warrants a comprehensive outpatient follow-up after the acute event, although there are currently no robust data indicating its modality and timing. The aim of the present review is to summarize recent available evidence regarding long-term prognosis in TTS. Moreover methods, timing and findings of the long-term management of TTS will be discussed.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy
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Myocardial Infarction
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Rev Cardiovasc Med
Journal subject:
ANGIOLOGIA
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CARDIOLOGIA
Year:
2021
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Italy