Multiple Faces of Takotsubo Syndrome

Luca Saba is Dean of School of Medicine at the University of Cagliari, full professor of Radiology and Chief of the Department of Radiology in the A.O.U. of Cagliari. Professor Saba’s research is focused on Multi-Detector-Row Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance, Ultrasound, Neuroradiology, and Diagnostic in Vascular Sciences. His works have achieved more than 700 high impact factor in notable peer-reviewed journals such as The New England Journal of Medicine, Lancet Neurology, Circulation Radiology, American Journal of Neuroradiology, Atherosclerosis, European Radiology. He has spoken over 150 times at national and international levels and won 22 scientific and extracurricular awards during his career. Dr Saba has presented more than 500 papers and posters in National and International Congress (RSNA, ESGAR, ECR, ISR, AOCR, AINR, JRS, SIRM, AINR). He has written 43 book-chapters and is Editor of 19 books in the field of Computed Tomography, Cardiovascular, Plastic Surgery, Gynecological Imaging and Neurodegenerative imaging. Dr. Riccardo Cau is a radiologist at Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Cagliari and serves as an Assistant Professor at the University of Cagliari. His research focuses on cardiovascular diseases, with a particular emphasis on cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) and Multi-Detector-Row Computed Tomography (MDCT) in cardiovascular imaging. Dr. Cau has contributed significantly to the field, with more than 90 peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals, including Radiology, JACC: Cardiovascular Imaging, American Journal of Neuroradiology, Stroke, International Journal of Cardiology, International Journal of Cardiovascular Imaging, European Radiology, European Journal of Radiology, Academic Radiology, and Journal of Vascular Surgery. He has presented over 50 papers and posters at national and international conferences and authored three book chapters focusing on the integration of Artificial Intelligence in cardiovascular imaging.

• Section 1: Introduction to Takotsubo Syndrome1. Overview of Takotsubo Syndrome2. Epidemiology, Risk Factors, and Psychological Aspects3. COVID-19 and Other Viral Infections as Triggers of Takotsubo Syndrome4. Sex-related Differences and Genetic Factors in Takotsubo Syndrome5. Histology and PathologySection 2: Clinical Manifestations, Management, Prevention, and Treatments6. Clinical Presentation and Diagnosis7. Clinical Management of Takotsubo Syndrome and Differential Diagnosis8. Preventive Measures and Risk Reduction in Takotsubo Syndrome9. Complications and PrognosisSection 3: Basic Science of Takotsubo Syndrome10. Pathophysiology of Takotsubo Syndrome11. Heart-brain Axis and Multi-organ InvolvementSection 4: Invasive and Non-invasive Imaging Modalities in Takotsubo Diagnosis12. Angiography13. Echocardiography14. CMR in Takotsubo Syndrome15. Computed Tomography and Nuclear ImagingSection 5: Future Directions16. Emerging Biomarkers and Imaging Techniques for Personalized MedicineSection 6: Case Studies and Clinical Pearls17. Case Studies in Takotsubo Syndrome

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