International Expert Consensus Document on Takotsubo Syndrome (Part II): Diagnostic Workup, Outcome, and Management

• The clinical expert consensus statement on takotsubo syndrome (TTS) part II focuses on the diagnostic workup, outcome, and management. The recommendations are based on interpretation of the limited clinical trial data currently available and experience of international TTS experts. It summarizes the diagnostic approach, which may facilitate correct and timely diagnosis. Furthermore, the document covers areas where controversies still exist in risk stratification and management of TTS. Based on available data the document provides recommendations on optimal care of such patients for practising physicians.

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MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP  -- Klinisk medicin -- Kardiologi (hsv//swe)

MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES  -- Clinical Medicine -- Cardiac and Cardiovascular Systems (hsv//eng)

Nyckelord

Takotsubo syndrome

Broken heart syndrome

Acute heart failure

Consensus statement

Diagnostic

tako-tsubo cardiomyopathy

acute myocardial-infarction

apical

ballooning syndrome

left-ventricular dysfunction

st-segment elevation

cardiovascular magnetic-resonance

life-threatening arrhythmias

outflow

tract obstruction

acute coronary syndrome

in-hospital mortality

Cardiovascular System & Cardiology

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