Actualización del síndrome de Tako -Tsubo asociado con Covid-19

Abstract

Introduction: Takotsubo cardiomyopathy and its association with Covid-19, is a syndrome that is going to be characterized by an acute picture, where there is transient regional systolic dysfunction of the left ventricle corresponding to emotionally stressful events or physical events that are, ma inly affects postmenopausal women, its pathophysiological mechanism is still not known for sure, although it was considered to be a benign picture is currently associated with several complications. Objective: To describe Tako-tsubo syndrome and its relationship with Covid-19. Methodology: This observational and descriptive study used an investigation of the scientific research literature which met the following inclusion criteria: that the research was conducted in English or Spanish in the last 5 years on Tako-tsubo syndrome and its relationship with Covid-19. Results: Twentysix relevant and eligible articles were included on the subject of tako -tsubo syndrome and its relationship with Covid-19. Increased troponin levels were present in 99.5% of patients. Myocarditis or myopericarditis following receipt of BNT162 vaccine was present in 74.4% of cases. Cardiac tests showed that the electrocardiogram was usually normal in about 21% of patients. Coronary angiography and ventriculography are the recommended d iagnostic modalities, and management should include supportive measures and treatment of any complications. Conclusion: Tako-tsubo syndrome in patients presenting with Covid -19 is very rare, however, if present it can lead to high morbidity and mortality.