Table 1.
Common signs and symptoms and diagnostic modalities for COVID-19-associated myocardial injury and Takotsubo syndrome
| Diagnosis | Signs and symptoms | Echocardiography | ECG | CMR | Biomarkers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myocardial injury | Dyspnea, fever, chest pain | Systolic/diastolic dysfunction, pericardial effusion | ST-segment elevation and depression, T wave changes, ventricular tachycardia | Increased T1, T2 mapping, late gadolinium enhancement | Elevated |
| Takotsubo syndrome | Chest pain, dyspnea | Apical akinetic expansion (apical ballooning), hypokinesia hyperdynamic contractility, reduced ejection fraction | ST-segment elevation and/or depression with T-wave inversion | No data available | Elevated |