Relevant studies containing clinical data of young TTC patients were included. To better analyze the characteristics of young TTC patients, we performed a systematic review of reported cases involving young patients.Ī computer-assisted search was performed using prominent electronic medical information sources to identify literature published between January 1965 and December 2013. However, few studies have clearly classified the risk factors for this disease, including gender, race and morbidity, as well as the physical and mental stressors that can exacerbate the disease, particularly in young patients. Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TTC) causes sudden cardiac death and has garnered increased attention worldwide in recent years.