Takotsubo cardiomyopathy: How much do we know of this syndrome in children and young adults?

Lazaro E Hernandez

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Abstract

Since Takotsubo cardiomyopathy was first described by Sato in 1990, multiple cases have been reported, but only few in children, among whom this type of cardiomyopathy is to some extent underappreciated. A series of children with this syndrome were therefore reviewed, drawing comparison with cases reported by others. The review addresses the current challenges in diagnosis, presentation, triggers, clinical course, management, and possible pathogenic mechanisms of the entity.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)580-592
Number of pages13
JournalCardiology in the Young
Volume24
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 2014

Keywords

  • Apical ballooning syndrome
  • cardiomyopathy
  • children

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