Takotsubo cardiomyopathy in the setting of multiple sclerosis: a multifaceted phenomenon with important implications

Abstract

Dear Editor,

Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TTC) has been universally regarded as a unique form of reversible myocardial dysfunction associated with a variety of emotional and physical stressors. In their recently published elegant article, Dell’Aquila et al. have reported an interesting case of TTC triggered by an exacerbation of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS). However, we would like to comment on this interesting case and its particular implications...

Keywords

• takotsubo cardiomyopathy
• multiple sclerosis
• clinical implications