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Pillitteri M, Brogi E, Piagnani C, Bozzetti G, Forfori F. Perioperative management of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy: an overview. JOURNAL OF ANESTHESIA, ANALGESIA AND CRITICAL CARE 2024; 4:45. [PMID: 39010210 PMCID: PMC11247845 DOI: 10.1186/s44158-024-00178-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2024] [Accepted: 07/03/2024] [Indexed: 07/17/2024]
Abstract
Resembling the morphology of Japanese polyp vessels, the classic form of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is characterized by the presence of systolic dysfunction of the mid-apical portion of the left ventricle associated with basal hyperkinesia. It is believed that this may be due to a higher density of β-adrenergic receptors in the context of the apical myocardium, which could explain the greater sensitivity of the apex to fluctuations in catecholamine levels.The syndrome is precipitated by significant emotional stress or acute severe pathologies, and it is increasingly diagnosed during the perioperative period. Indeed, surgery, induction of general anaesthesia and critical illness represent potential harmful trigger of stress cardiomyopathy. No universally accepted guidelines are currently available, and, generally, the treatment of TTS relies on health care personal experience and/or local practice. In our daily practice, anaesthesiologists can be asked to manage patients with the diagnosis of new-onset Takotsubo before elective surgery or an emergent surgery in a patient with a concomitant stress cardiomyopathy. Even more, stress cardiomyopathy can arise as a complication during the operation.In this paper, we aim to provide an overview of Takotsubo syndrome and to discuss how to manage Takotsubo during surgery and in anaesthesiologic special settings.
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- Marta Pillitteri
- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit, ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, Piazza Ospedale Maggiore, 3, 20162, Milan, Italy.
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Peri Operative Medicine and Critical Care, NHS Golden Jubilee, Glasgow, UK
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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Javed N, Ashraf S, Singh A, Kamalakkannan G. A Rare Case of Recurrent Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy Complicated by Thromboemboli. J Investig Med High Impact Case Rep 2024; 12:23247096241257394. [PMID: 38801190 PMCID: PMC11131386 DOI: 10.1177/23247096241257394] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2024] [Revised: 05/01/2024] [Accepted: 05/09/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024] Open
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Takotsubo syndrome (TTS) is a transient ventricular dysfunction with apical ballooning triggered by emotional and/or physical stress. A few risk factors have been observed in patients with recurrent TTS, for example, excessive sympathetic stimuli, medications, stress, and tumors. Clinical features can vary from chest pain to overt hemodynamic instability. Diagnosis requires both electrocardiographic features and invasive imaging such as angiography to rule out other causes of cardiomyopathy prior to diagnosis. In addition, renal infarcts presenting as a complication of TTS are relatively uncommon. In this case report, we discuss the case of a 61-year-old African American woman with a prior history of TTS being managed for abdominal pain who developed a recurrence of the TTS during the hospital course. Prompt diagnosis and management of the condition is crucial to improve outcomes especially in patients with thromboembolic phenomenon or hemodynamic instability. Further large-scale studies are warranted to determine outcomes of patients with recurrent Takotsubo cardiomyopathy with thromboembolic phenomenon.
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- Mount Sinai Morningside and BronxCare Health System, NY, USA
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- Mount Sinai Morningside and BronxCare Health System, NY, USA
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Khan N, Jimenez Restrepo A, Kumar S. Recurrent Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy During Cryoablation Procedure for Atrial Fibrillation: A Case Report. J Atr Fibrillation 2021; 13:2446. [PMID: 34950328 DOI: 10.4022/jafib.2446] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2020] [Revised: 09/11/2020] [Accepted: 10/12/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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We report a case of 72-year-old female with prior history of takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TSC) who had recurrence of TSC during cryoablation of pulmonary veins for atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation. This case is unique because this is the first report of TSC detected during cryoablation and the procedure being stressor for recurrent TSC. We discuss possible mechanism of TSC and management of this case. Readers would have higher alertness of detecting TSC during AF ablation and therefore would be able to manage this serious condition properly.
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- Nadeem Khan
- Department of Medicine, Marshfield Clinic, Wisconsin
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- Division of Cardiology, Marshfied Clinic, Wisconsin
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Korabathina R, Porcadas J, Kip KE, Korabathina PR, Rosenthal AD, Wassmer P. Left Ventricular Ballooning Patterns in Recurrent Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Reported Cases. Tex Heart Inst J 2021; 48:475127. [PMID: 34902024 DOI: 10.14503/thij-20-7223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Recurrent takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TTC) and the clinical profiles and outcomes of patients have not been fully evaluated, nor has the effect of left ventricular ballooning pattern. After searching the medical literature for reports of patients with recurrent TTC, we identified 84 articles with 101 case descriptions. We divided the cases into those with only apical left ventricular ballooning patterns at recurrence (typical, n=60), and those with at least one midventricular or basal ballooning pattern (atypical, n=41). We then compared their clinical profiles and outcomes. The groups were similar in terms of baseline demographic characteristics, presence and types of triggers, use of heart failure medications at TTC recurrence, electrocardiographic changes at presentation, initial left ventricular ejection fractions, timespans between recurrent TTC episodes, and recovery times after each event. However, patients in the atypical group had significantly fewer severe adverse events (cardiogenic shock and cardiac arrest) than did those in the typical group, with an estimated 63% lower odds (adjusted odds ratio=0.37; 95% CI, 0.14-0.97; P=0.039). Survival to hospital discharge was statistically similar but lower in the typical group (n=53; 88.3%) than in the atypical group (n=24; 96%). Our results suggest that left ventricular ballooning patterns influence clinical outcomes, and that outcomes are more favorable in patients with recurrent TTC who have atypical left ventricular ballooning patterns.
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- Ravi Korabathina
- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Bayfront Health, St. Petersburg, Florida.,Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, Florida
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- Department of Family Medicine, Bayfront Health, St. Petersburg, Florida
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of South Florida College of Public Health, Tampa, Florida
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Bayfront Health, St. Petersburg, Florida
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Bayfront Health, St. Petersburg, Florida
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Bayfront Health, St. Petersburg, Florida
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Arcari L, Cacciotti L, Limite LR, Russo D, Sclafani M, Semeraro R, Ansalone G, Volpe M, Autore C, Musumeci MB. Clinical characteristics of patients with takotsubo syndrome recurrence: An observational study with long-term follow-up. Int J Cardiol 2020; 329:23-27. [PMID: 33359286 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2020.12.047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2020] [Revised: 12/09/2020] [Accepted: 12/11/2020] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND Research investigating takotsubo syndrome (TTS) recurrence yielded conflicting results. Aim of the present study is to describe clinical characteristics of patients with TTS recurrence in a cohort with available long-term follow-up. METHODS The study population included 234 TTS patients enrolled in a prospective multicenter registry, median follow-up of 1328 (407, 2526) days. To investigate factors associated with TTS recurrence, we analyzed patients with recurrence (Group A) in comparison with a subgroup of TTS patients within the whole population (group B) who had similar age, sex and median follow-up length (Group A 2280 days vs Group B 2361 days). RESULTS We observed 9 TTS recurrences affecting 8 patients, all women, with a rate of 0.9% patients/year. Median time to first recurrence was 1593 days (interquartile range: 950, 2516). We detected no significant differences between patients with and without recurrences regarding cardiovascular risk factors, symptoms, ECG and echocardiographic findings at presentation, discharge therapy. Physical trigger and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) were more prevalent in patients who experienced a recurrence (75% vs 27% and 50% vs 14% with p = 0.01 and p = 0.022 respectively). Univariable Cox regression analysis identified physical trigger and history of COPD to be both associated with TTS recurrence [hazard ratio (HR) 11.4, 95% confidence interval (CI) 2.29-56.8, p = 0.003 and HR 4.94, 95% CI 1.16-20.99 p = 0.031 respectively]. CONCLUSION TTS recurrence is relatively uncommon. Association with physical trigger and COPD would suggest a closer follow-up in this subgroup of patients.
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- Luca Arcari
- Cardiology Unit, Clinical and Molecular Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy; Institute of Cardiology, Madre Giuseppina Vannini Hospital, Rome, Italy.
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- Institute of Cardiology, Madre Giuseppina Vannini Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Clinical and Molecular Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Clinical and Molecular Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Clinical and Molecular Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Institute of Cardiology, Madre Giuseppina Vannini Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Clinical and Molecular Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy; IRCCS Neuromed, Pozzilli, IS, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Clinical and Molecular Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Clinical and Molecular Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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Sahu KK, Mishra AK, Doshi A, Martin KB. Heart broken twice: a case of recurrent Takatsubo cardiomyopathy. BMJ Case Rep 2020; 13:13/1/e232253. [PMID: 31915184 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2019-232253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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- Kamal Kant Sahu
- Department of Internal Medicine, Saint Vincent Hospital, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Saint Vincent Hospital, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, Saint Vincent Hospital, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
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- Pulmonary Division, Reliant Medical Group, Saint Vincent Hospital, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
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Moscatelli S, Montecucco F, Carbone F, Valbusa A, Massobrio L, Porto I, Brunelli C, Rosa GM. An Emerging Cardiovascular Disease: Takotsubo Syndrome. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2019; 2019:6571045. [PMID: 31781633 PMCID: PMC6875025 DOI: 10.1155/2019/6571045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2019] [Revised: 09/12/2019] [Accepted: 10/03/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Takotsubo syndrome (TTS) is a recently identified cardiac disease, which is far from being completely known. The aims of this narrative review are to provide a better understanding of the pathophysiological features of TTS and to update clinical findings in order to improve the management of subjects affected by this syndrome (according to the most recent consensus papers issued by the international scientific societies). We based our search on the material obtained via PubMed up to April 2019. The terms used were "Takotsubo Syndrome and Takotsubo cardiomyopathy" in combination with "heart failure, pathophysiology, complications, diagnosis, and treatment." TTS is a reversible form of ventricular dysfunction usually characterized by akinesia of the apex in the absence of obstructive coronary artery disease. In its initial phase, TTS may be indistinguishable from AMI and is usually triggered by a sudden emotional/physical stressor which abruptly increases catecholamine levels. However, the mechanisms by which catecholamines or other unidentified molecules can cause myocardial dysfunction is unknown. In-hospital stay may be hampered by various life-threatening complications, while data on long-term survival remain scarce and unclear. Furthermore, TTS may sometimes recur. We believe that TTS is clearly a much more complex condition than previously thought. Much remains to be discovered about its pathophysiologic mechanisms, the role of the link between the heart and brain and that of triggering factors and gender, and the reasons why this syndrome displays different phenotypes and sometimes recurs. Undoubtedly, preliminary evidence from pathophysiological studies (mainly genetic studies) has shown promising advances. However, prospective randomized clinical trials are still needed in order to identify and to tailor the best medical treatments for TTS patients.
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- Sara Moscatelli
- Clinic of Cardiovascular Diseases, University of Genoa, 6 Viale Benedetto XV, 16132 Genoa, Italy
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- IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino Genoa–Italian Cardiovascular Network, 10 Largo Benzi, 16132 Genoa, Italy
- First Clinic of Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, and Centre of Excellence for Biomedical Research (CEBR), University of Genoa, 6 Viale Benedetto XV, 16132 Genoa, Italy
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- IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino Genoa–Italian Cardiovascular Network, 10 Largo Benzi, 16132 Genoa, Italy
- First Clinic of Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Genoa, 6 Viale Benedetto XV, 16132 Genoa, Italy
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- IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino Genoa–Italian Cardiovascular Network, 10 Largo Benzi, 16132 Genoa, Italy
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- IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino Genoa–Italian Cardiovascular Network, 10 Largo Benzi, 16132 Genoa, Italy
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- Clinic of Cardiovascular Diseases, University of Genoa, 6 Viale Benedetto XV, 16132 Genoa, Italy
- IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino Genoa–Italian Cardiovascular Network, 10 Largo Benzi, 16132 Genoa, Italy
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- Clinic of Cardiovascular Diseases, University of Genoa, 6 Viale Benedetto XV, 16132 Genoa, Italy
- IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino Genoa–Italian Cardiovascular Network, 10 Largo Benzi, 16132 Genoa, Italy
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- Clinic of Cardiovascular Diseases, University of Genoa, 6 Viale Benedetto XV, 16132 Genoa, Italy
- IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino Genoa–Italian Cardiovascular Network, 10 Largo Benzi, 16132 Genoa, Italy
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Simultaneous transient global amnesia and Takotsubo syndrome after death of a relative: a case report. J Med Case Rep 2019; 13:22. [PMID: 30678717 PMCID: PMC6346500 DOI: 10.1186/s13256-018-1928-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2018] [Accepted: 11/15/2018] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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Introduction Simultaneous occurrence of transient global amnesia and Takotsubo syndrome has been only rarely reported. Here we report another patient with a transient global amnesia and concomitant Takotsubo syndrome. Case presentation Our patient is a 64-year-old white man with a previous history of myocarditis from borreliosis who developed sudden-onset confusional state with perseverations and repetition of the same questions during a funeral for his brother-in-law. Upon neurological work-up and after spontaneous resolution of most of the neurological deficits, transient global amnesia was diagnosed. Blood tests revealed moderate renal insufficiency, elevated troponin-T, and elevated N-terminal prohormone of brain natriuretic peptide. Electrocardiography showed left anterior hemiblock and negative T-waves in V2–V6. Upon transthoracic echocardiography the apical type of a Takotsubo syndrome was suspected. Since coronary angiography was normal and electrocardiography and echocardiographic abnormalities resolved under candesartan, bisoprolol, acetyl-salicylic acid, and atorvastatin within a few days after onset, Takotsubo syndrome was diagnosed. Conclusions Since Takotsubo syndrome may be associated with transient global amnesia a causal relation may exist. A possible trigger for both conditions could be severe emotional stress from the loss of a close relative. A possible common pathomechanism could be overstimulation of adrenergic receptors in the myocardium, the cerebrum, or the coronary or cerebral arteries. Whether pre-existing myocardial compromise promotes the development of Takotsubo syndrome requires further investigations.
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Angelini P. Recurrent Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy: An Opportunity to Clarify Causation and Prognosis. Tex Heart Inst J 2018; 45:252-253. [PMID: 30374240 PMCID: PMC6183640 DOI: 10.14503/thij-18-6778] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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