Using cardiac imaging to improve risk assessment in Takotsubo syndrome

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational registry aims to develop a comprehensive clinical and imaging score that enhances risk stratification for patients diagnosed with Takotsubo syndrome. It will incorporate data from echocardiography and cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMR) to predict both in-hospital and long-term outcomes. The study will also compare the new risk stratification score with existing scores and explore the use of machine learning models for improved outcome prediction. By addressing the current gaps in prognostic assessment, this initiative seeks to optimize the management of Takotsubo syndrome patients.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Takotsubo syndrome diagnosis (according to Position Statement of the European Society of Cardiology Heart Failure Association)
* Adult patients ( \> 18y old)
* Availability at baseline of clinical variables, standard transthoracic echocardiography, and cardiovascular magnetic resonance acquisition

Exclusion Criteria:

* \<18 y old
* Lack of transthoracic echocardiography and cardiovascular magnetic resonance examinations
* Preexisting cardiomyopathies
* Previous myocardial infarction
* Suspected or known prior irreversible myocardial damage
* Valvular heart disease

Where it's running

• University of Cagliari
  Cagliari, Italy, Italy Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Riccardo Cau, MD
• Email: riccardo.cau@unica.it
• Phone: +3393493317

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.