Cardiac Transplantation Using Hearts with Transient Dysfunction: Role of Takotsubo Like Phenotype Running Head: Takotsubo Like Syndrome in Donor Hearts

ConclusionsIn the largest analysis of transplanted donor hearts with transient LVSD, 1 in 4 had RWMAs on the initial TTE; but this was not associated with adverse post-transplant outcomes. Donor hearts with initial LVSD should be pursued irrespective of TTS-like hypokinesis or other RWMAs.Graphical abstract
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research