2018
DOI: 10.1016/j.acvd.2018.09.001
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Initial forensic evaluation of Takotsubo syndrome and its causal relationship to a traumatic event

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“…From a physio-pathological point of view, it has been ascertained that strong emotional stress (such as that caused by finding the corpse of a very close relative) can induce sudden cardiac responses that determine left ventricular dysfunction, cardiac ischaemia and/or rhythm disorders through neurological and endocrine stimulation. 1015 Further testimony to the role of emotional factors in determining arrhythmias or acute coronary syndrome is provided by the finding of an increased incidence of sudden cardiac death among refugees and survivors of mass disasters, such as earthquakes, wars or terrorist attacks. 16,17 These pathological alterations are often transitory.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…From a physio-pathological point of view, it has been ascertained that strong emotional stress (such as that caused by finding the corpse of a very close relative) can induce sudden cardiac responses that determine left ventricular dysfunction, cardiac ischaemia and/or rhythm disorders through neurological and endocrine stimulation. 1015 Further testimony to the role of emotional factors in determining arrhythmias or acute coronary syndrome is provided by the finding of an increased incidence of sudden cardiac death among refugees and survivors of mass disasters, such as earthquakes, wars or terrorist attacks. 16,17 These pathological alterations are often transitory.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%