Takotsubo Syndrome Presenting as Cardiogenic Shock in Patients With COVID-19: A Case Series and Review of Current Literature

Takotsubo's syndrome (TTS) is a form of stress cardiomyopathy with a relatively benign long-term course, but may lead to arrhythmias and cardiogenic shock in the acute setting. Despite a recent rise in suspected stress-induced cardiomyopathy, the relationship between the novel coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) and TTS is not fully understood. Early recognition of TTS in these patients is important to guide management and treatment. We present 2 cases of TTS arising in the setting of COVID-19 with rapid progression to biventricular heart failure and cardiogenic shock. (c) 2021 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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Takotsubo's syndrome is a form of stress cardiomyopathy that can lead to arrhythmias and cardiogenic shock in acute settings. Despite a recent rise in suspected stress-induced cardiomyopathy cases, the relationship between the novel coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) and TTS is not fully understood. Early recognition of TTS in these patients is crucial for guiding management and treatment.