Publications by authors named "D Aritza Conty"
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- The study investigates the effects of beta-blocker therapy on long-term outcomes for patients who have recovered from Takotsubo syndrome (TTS), a condition that can be triggered by stress and involves temporary heart dysfunction.
- Researchers analyzed data from 970 TTS survivors in Spain, assessing whether those treated with beta-blockers had different rates of mortality and TTS recurrence compared to those who were not treated.
- Results showed no significant differences in survival or recurrence rates between patients on beta-blockers and those not on them, suggesting that beta-blockers may not be beneficial for improving long-term outcomes in TTS patients.
Background Takotsubo syndrome (TTS) is an acute reversible heart condition initially believed to represent a benign pathology attributable to its self-limiting clinical course; however, little is known about its prognosis based on different triggers. This study compared short- and long-term outcomes between TTS based on different triggers, focusing on various physical triggering events. Methods and Results We analyzed patients with a definitive TTS diagnosis recruited for the Spanish National Registry on TTS (RETAKO [Registry on Takotsubo Syndrome]).
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