Canadian journal of anaesthesia = Journal canadien d'anesthésie
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Can J Anaesth
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Takotsubo syndrome is a reversible cardiomyopathy triggered by emotional or physical stressors. Although surgeries could be physical triggers, this has been scantily investigated. We aimed to describe the baseline characteristics, surgical/anesthesia-related triggering events, clinical presentation, and in-hospital outcomes of a cohort of patients diagnosed with perioperative Takotsubo syndrome. ⋯ Perioperative Takotsubo syndrome is a reversible cardiomyopathy. Nevertheless, it seems to be associated with severe complications, the need for aggressive treatment, and non-negligible mortality.