Differences in clinical presentation and outcomes in pregnancy-associated Takotsubo Syndrome- A scoping review of the literature: Outcomes in pregnancy-associated Takotsubo

Department

Cardiology

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

Current Problems in Cardiology

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Takotsubo syndrome (TS) during pregnancy and postpartum is rare but may lead to significant maternal and fetal morbidity. We compared clinical characteristics and prognosis according to [a] timing of presentation (pregnancy vs post-partum) and [b] modes of delivery (cesarean section vs vaginal delivery).

METHODS: Systematic review of articles published in PubMed, Scopus, Embase, and Medline databases from inception to July 30, 2023. Patient demographics, obstetric, electrocardiographic, laboratory, echocardiographic characteristics, and prognosis were summarized descriptively.

RESULTS: An initial database search identified 2162 articles, of which 81 studies were included in this review. TS during pregnancy can have emotional, obstetric, and metabolic triggers and has a higher proportion of adverse fetal outcomes when compared with women who developed TS postpartum. Women with TS after cesarean section had an earlier onset and higher proportion of anesthesia use when compared with those who developed TS after vaginal delivery. There were no differences regarding the degree of systolic dysfunction or the need for advanced therapies, including ventilator support, intra-aortic balloon pump, and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation among groups.

CONCLUSIONS: TS is associated with various triggers and adverse fetal outcomes when it develops during pregnancy than in the postpartum period. TS occurs more rapidly and with a more aggressive course after cesarean section than after vaginal delivery.

First Page

102175

DOI

10.1016/j.cpcardiol.2023.102175

Volume

49

Issue

1 Pt C

Publication Date

1-1-2024

Medical Subject Headings

Pregnancy; Female; Humans; Cesarean Section (adverse effects); Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy (diagnosis, etiology, therapy); Delivery, Obstetric; Cardiomyopathies (etiology)

PubMed ID

37913927

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