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