Multiple Faces of Takotsubo Syndrome

Clinical Presentations, Mechanisms and Advanced Diagnostic Insights
Erscheinungsjahr 2026
ISBN: 978-0-443-36789-2
Verlag: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc

Buch, Englisch, 450 Seiten, Format (B × H): 191 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 450 g

Multiple Faces of Takotsubo Syndrome: Clinical Presentations, Mechanisms and Advanced Diagnostic Insights offers a thorough review of Takotsubo syndrome and the role of advanced imaging techniques in improving diagnosis, monitoring, and management of this complex cardiac condition. The book begins with an introduction to Takotsubo syndrome, covering its historical background, prevalence, and key clinical characteristics. Subsequent chapters delve into epidemiology, risk factors, and psychological aspects, including the impact of COVID-19 and other viral infections. Then, clinical manifestations, management, prevention, and treatments are thoroughly discussed, along with complications and prognosis. The basic science section explores the pathophysiological mechanisms, the heart-brain axis, and multi-organ involvement.

A significant focus throughout is placed on invasive and non-invasive imaging modalities, including angiography, echocardiography, cardiac MRI, computed tomography, and nuclear imaging. Future directions highlight emerging biomarkers and imaging techniques for personalized medicine, and real-world case studies provide practical insights for clinicians. The book offers invaluable benefits to scientists, researchers, and clinicians alike.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Saba, Luca

Cau, Riccardo

Fachgebiete

• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Biowissenschaften

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Section 1: Introduction to Takotsubo Syndrome
1. Overview of Takotsubo Syndrome
2. Epidemiology, Risk Factors, and Psychological Aspects
3. COVID-19 and Other Viral Infections as Triggers of Takotsubo Syndrome
4. Sex-related Differences and Genetic Factors in Takotsubo Syndrome
5. Histology and Pathology

Section 2: Clinical Manifestations, Management, Prevention, and Treatments
6. Clinical Presentation and Diagnosis
7. Clinical Management of Takotsubo Syndrome and Differential Diagnosis
8. Preventive Measures and Risk Reduction in Takotsubo Syndrome
9. Complications and Prognosis

Section 3: Basic Science of Takotsubo Syndrome
10. Pathophysiology of Takotsubo Syndrome
11. Heart-brain Axis and Multi-organ Involvement

Section 4: Invasive and Non-invasive Imaging Modalities in Takotsubo Diagnosis
12. Angiography
13. Echocardiography
14. CMR in Takotsubo Syndrome
15. Computed Tomography and Nuclear Imaging

Section 5: Future Directions
16. Emerging Biomarkers and Imaging Techniques for Personalized Medicine

Section 6: Case Studies and Clinical Pearls
17. Case Studies in Takotsubo Syndrome

Über Autor(innen)

Cau, Riccardo
Dr. Riccardo Cau is a radiologist at Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Cagliari and serves as an Assistant Professor at the University of Cagliari. His research focuses on cardiovascular diseases, with a particular emphasis on cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) and Multi-Detector-Row Computed Tomography (MDCT) in cardiovascular imaging. Dr. Cau has contributed significantly to the field, with more than 90 peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals, including Radiology, JACC: Cardiovascular Imaging, American Journal of Neuroradiology, Stroke, International Journal of Cardiology, International Journal of Cardiovascular Imaging, European Radiology, European Journal of Radiology, Academic Radiology, and Journal of Vascular Surgery. He has presented over 50 papers and posters at national and international conferences and authored three book chapters focusing on the integration of Artificial Intelligence in cardiovascular imaging.

Saba, Luca
Luca Saba is Dean of School of Medicine at the University of Cagliari, full professor of Radiology and Chief of the Department of Radiology in the A.O.U. of Cagliari. Professor Saba’s research is focused on Multi-Detector-Row Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance, Ultrasound, Neuroradiology, and Diagnostic in Vascular Sciences. His works have achieved more than 700 high impact factor in notable peer-reviewed journals such as The New England Journal of Medicine, Lancet Neurology, Circulation Radiology, American Journal of Neuroradiology, Atherosclerosis, European Radiology. He has spoken over 150 times at national and international levels and won 22 scientific and extracurricular awards during his career. Dr Saba has presented more than 500 papers and posters in National and International Congress (RSNA, ESGAR, ECR, ISR, AOCR, AINR, JRS, SIRM, AINR). He has written 43 book-chapters and is Editor of 19 books in the field of Computed Tomography, Cardiovascular, Plastic Surgery, Gynecological Imaging and Neurodegenerative imaging.