Rethinking Tako-tsubo Cardiomyopathy: The Contribution of Myocardial Pathology and Molecular Imaging

CONCLUSION: TTC is characterized by acute transient left ventricular systolic dysfunction, which can be challenging to distinguish from myocardial infarction at presentation. Catecholamine-induced myocardial injury is the most established theory, but other factors, including myocardial metabolism and perfusion, should be considered of utmost importance. Each effort to clarify the numerous pathways and emerging abnormalities may provide novel approaches to treat the acute episode, avoid recurrences, and prevent major adverse cardiovascular events.PMID:37190802 | DOI:10.2174/1874471016666230515142106

Source: Current Radiopharmaceuticals - May 16, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: Stelvio Sestini Angela Coppola Manjola Dona Anna Lisa Martini Elisa Tardelli Giulia Montelatici Iashar Laghai Angela Arena Giulia Carli Francesco Pestelli Bianca Maraviglia Giulia Bruni Christian Mazzeo Luca Fedeli Luigi Mansi Source Type: research