Takotsubo syndrome: aetiology, presentation and treatment
Learning objectives To understand postulated hypotheses about the pathophysiology of Takotsubo syndrome. To obtain knowledge on clinical presentation and the examination findings of Takotsubo syndrome, which is helpful in differentiating between Takotsubo syndrome and acute coronary syndrome. To learn the general strategy for the treatment of Takotsubo syndrome based on the limited evidence.
In the clinical setting, Takotsubo syndrome (TTS) is one of the most important diseases that must be accurately differentiated from acute coronary syndrome (ACS) to enable appropriate follow-up and medical management. The prevalence of TTS is estimated to be approximately 2%–3% in all patients presenting with suspected ACS.
Publisher URL: http://heart.bmj.com/cgi/content/short/103/18/1461
DOI: 10.1136/heartjnl-2016-309783
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