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Establishing the Incidence of Tako-tsubo Cardiomyopathy in Scotland
Key facts
- Where
- Aberdeen, United KingdomSee the site
Where in United Kingdom
- Cardiac Research OfficeAberdeen, United KingdomTaking people
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Trial details
- Who runs it
- University of Aberdeen
- Trial code
- NCT03299569
- Record updated
- 9 September 2026
- Original description
Acute stress-induced (Takotsubo cardiomyopathy) presents like a heart attack and is triggered by intense emotional or physical stress. Although coronary arteries are unobstructed, it has been suggested that the risk of death is similar to a myocardial infarction. The purpose of the STARR study is to identify all cases of Takotsubo in Scotland since 2010 and assess its epidemiology and outcomes.Read full original descriptionShow less
Establishing the Incidence of Tako-tsubo Cardiomyopathy in Scotland - the STARR Study
Acute stress-induced (Takotsubo cardiomyopathy) presents like a heart attack and is triggered by intense emotional or physical stress. Although coronary arteries are unobstructed, it has been suggested that the risk of death is similar to a myocardial infarction. The purpose of the STARR study is to identify all cases of Takotsubo in Scotland since 2010 and assess its epidemiology and outcomes.
Inclusion: All patients diagnosed with Takotsubo cardiomyopathy.
Exclusion: NA.