Shuhao Li, Senyan Yang, Shujing Zhou, Shuang Zhang, Xueying Li, Haibo Zhang, Ping Ren, Yanwu Liu, Ying Liu, Yuanguo Chen
Takotsubo syndrome (TTS), commonly referred to as "broken heart syndrome," is a distinctive form of acute and reversible heart failure that primarily affects young to middle-aged individuals, particularly women. While emotional or physical stressors often trigger TTS, rare cases have been linked to interventional procedures for congenital heart disease (CHD). Despite its recognition, the exact causes of TTS remain elusive. Research indicates that dysregulation in autonomic nerve function, involving sympathetic and parasympathetic activities, plays a pivotal role...
March 2, 2024: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders