Takotsubo cardiomyopathy: how much do we know of this syndrome in children and young adults?. (13th February 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hernandez, Lazaro E.
• Is Part Of: Cardiology in the young. Volume 24:Number 4(2014:Aug.)
• Page Start: 580
• Page End: 592
• Publication Date: 2014-02-13
• Subjects: Pediatric cardiology -- Periodicals; 618.9212
• DOI: 10.1017/S1047951114000080
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1047-9511

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="normal"> <title>Abstract</title> <p>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.</p> </abstract>