MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -Takotsubo differs in that it is predominantly (80 to 90%) seen in post-menopausal women, compared to sudden cardiac death, which is 80% male. Exactly the same triggers are involved in sudden cardiac death, but the death rate is far lower-around 5%.

Detailed explanation-2: -The absolute 3-year risk of death was 19.3% (95%CI, 16.3%–22.6%) and 7.2% (6.2%–8.3%) in the TTS and the background population, respectively (Fig. 1A). The corresponding 6-year risks were 29.0% (95%CI, 24.5%–33.6%) and 15.3% (13.3%–17.5%), respectively.

Detailed explanation-3: -Takotsubo cardiomyopathy can be fatal . Its cardiogenic shock and death rates are similar to those of other acute coronary syndromes, such as heart attack.

Detailed explanation-4: -The prevalence of TS has been reported to be approximately 2% (up to 10% if only women are considered) of all patients presenting with clinical manifestation of ACS [12].