Author/Authors :
Mencer, Nicholas Department of Interventional Cardiology Methodist Medical Center, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, USA , Todd Justice, Larry Department of Interventional Cardiology Methodist Medical Center, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, USA , Black, William Department of Interventional Cardiology - The University of Tennessee Knoxville, Knoxville, Tennessee, USA , Litton, Kayleigh Department of Interventional Cardiology - The University of Tennessee Knoxville, Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
Abstract :
Takotsubo syndrome (TTS) is an increasingly recognized heart disease that was initially regarded as a benign condition, but since
has proven to cause irreversible myocardial damage, resembling that of acute coronary syndrome (ACS). The etiology of TTS is still
uncertain but may be associated with catecholamine elevations during times of emotional or physical stress. Catecholamines are
also understood to have prothrombotic properties, which could lead to ACS. With these similarities, differentiating these two
pathologies can be difficult, especially when TTS and ACS occur simultaneously.
