Can we make sense of takotsubo cardiomyopathy?:An update on pathogenesis, diagnosis and natural history

Neil, Christopher J, Nguyen, Thanh H, Sverdlov, Aaron L, Chirkov, Yuliy Y, Chong, Cher-Rin, Stansborough, Jeanette, Beltrame, John F, Kucia, Angela M, Zeitz, Christopher J, Frenneaux, Michael P and Horowitz, John D (2012) Can we make sense of takotsubo cardiomyopathy?:An update on pathogenesis, diagnosis and natural history. Expert Review of Cardiovascular Therapy, 10 (2). pp. 215-221. ISSN 1477-9072

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Abstract

Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TTC) is a form of reversible acute cardiac dysfunction of uncertain pathogenesis, which occurs predominantly in postmenopausal women, often with antecedent severe stress. Systolic dysfunction most commonly affects the apex of the left ventricle. There is considerable uncertainty regarding the pathogenesis of TTC and the optimal diagnostic methodology. Acute catecholamine release may play a component role, but the regional hypokinesis is associated with an acute inflammatory process, with resultant early release of brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) and N-terminal pro-BNP. As the diagnosis of TTC has largely been a process of exclusion, there has been considerable underdiagnosis. The combination of demographics, preceding history, ECG appearances and N-terminal pro-BNP elevation may provide the basis for improved early diagnosis. Complete recovery takes at least several months, with a risk of recurrent episodes. Efforts to delineate pathogenesis, expedite diagnosis and evaluate residual disability may assist in the development of appropriate treatment regimens.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	animals,catecholamines,early diagnosis,electrocardiography,female,humans,inflammation,natriuretic peptide, brain,peptide fragments,postmenopause,recurrence,stress, psychological,takotsubo cardiomyopathy
Faculty \ School:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Norwich Medical School
UEA Research Groups:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Groups > Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health
Depositing User:	Pure Connector
Date Deposited:	13 Mar 2015 16:32
Last Modified:	23 Apr 2023 01:01
URI:	https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/52644
DOI:	10.1586/erc.11.190

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