Epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment of Takotsubo syndrome: a comprehensive review
Xinyang Shou,
Lingchun Lyu,
Yucheng Wang
et al.
Abstract:Takotsubo syndrome (TTS) is characterized by apical or left ventricular (LV) ballooning and impaired wall motion as its primary features. Although women over 55 years make up the majority of TTS patients, male patients have a greater incidence of in-hospital mortality. TTS also impacts pregnant women and children, with conflicting information regarding racial differences. TTS has an in-hospital mortality rate comparable to that of acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction, and higher than that in patien… Show more
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