Clinical characteristics and outcomes of patients with takotsubo syndrome versus spontaneous coronary artery dissection

CONCLUSIONS: These findings suggest that women are at higher risk for TTS and SCAD compared to men, which should be considered in the differential diagnosis of those presenting with acute coronary syndrome. Additionally, emotional stressors play a significant role in triggering events particularly in younger women suffering from SCAD. The present findings may help clinicians better differentiate these 2 entities and aid in the appropriate risk stratification, diagnosis, and management.TRIAL REGISTRATION: ClinicalTrials.gov no. NCT01947621.PMID:34165180 | DOI:10.5603/CJ.a2021.0065

Source: Cardiology Journal - June 24, 2021 Category: Cardiology Authors: Victoria L Cammann Annahita Sarcon Konrad A Szawan Michael W ürdinger Saif Azam Jerold Shinbane Burkhardt Seifert Jelena R Ghadri Jacqueline Saw Christian Templin Source Type: research