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QUIZ II

This is all about Takotsubo Syndrome.
Try these TRUE/FALSE Questions then read the in-depth Takotsubo Review. (Total reading time 10 minutes)
1. 90% of patients are women with a mean age of 67-70 years
TRUE
2. is does not occur in children and has not been seen in patients < 17 years old
FALSE
3. Significant coronary artery disease is a contraindication to the syndrome
FALSE
4. Neurological disorders (SAH, stroke/TIA or seizures) may be a trigger
TRUE
5. Preceding emotional + physical triggers are obligatory
6. New ECG changes may include prolonged QTc
TRUE
7. THERE MAY BE NO ECG CHANGES
TRUE
8. NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS ARE AN INDEPENDENT PREDICTOR OF DEATH
TRUE
9. CATECHOLAMINE DRUGS SUCH AS ADRENALINE IN TAKOTSUBO ARE ASSOCIATED WITH A 20% MORTALITY
TRUE
10. BETA BLOCKERS CAN BE GIVEN IN TAKOTSUBO PATIENTS THAT ARE BRADYCARDIC AND HAVE PROLONGED QT
FALSE

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