Publications by authors named "Henry Alberto Becerra"
Cardiovasc Revasc Med
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- * Takotsubo syndrome (TTS) is a temporary heart condition often triggered by stress, but its causes and effects are not well understood, affecting around 1-2% of acute coronary syndrome cases.
- * A study analyzed hospital data from 2016 to 2020, finding significant racial and ethnic disparities in TTS outcomes; most patients were White, with minorities generally younger and from lower-income backgrounds.
- * Key findings include higher rates of stroke and mortality in Black and Asian patients, respectively, emphasizing the urgent need for targeted interventions to address healthcare inequalities related to TTS.
