2022
DOI: 10.22161/ijaers.97.24
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COVID-19 and Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy: An integrative review

Abstract: Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19), Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (CT) stands out. Also known as broken heart syndrome, it is a rare dysfunction that affects the systolic function of the left ventricle, resulting from an abrupt and intense discharge of catecholamines, of a transient and reversible nature. However, the coexistence of CT and COVID-19 results in an intense cytokine storm, which makes the outcome not so favorable, with increased risks for cardiogenic shock, myocarditis, and cardiac tamponade. Thus, the object… Show more

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