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During the course of evaluation of the patient, a bulging out of the left ventricular apex with a hypercontractile base of the left ventricle is often noted. It is the hallmark bulging-out of the apex of the heart with preserved function of the base that earned the syndrome the name takotsubo ("octopus trap") in Japan, where it was first described.
Patients with so-called broken heart syndrome are more likely to die than the general population, according to research. The study looked at patients with takotsubo cardiomyopathy, which can be ...
In many legends and fictional tales, characters die after suffering a devastating loss; however, even in reality people die from what appears to be a broken heart. Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, or broken heart syndrome, is commonly described as a physical pain in the chest or heart or stomach area, which is due to the emotional stress caused by a ...
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The syndrome feels similar to a heart attack, and can occur in people dealing with physical or emotional stress Skip to main content. Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800 ...
Broken heart syndrome is caused by extreme emotional or physical stress. [3] Treatment depends on the type of cardiomyopathy and the severity of symptoms. [5] Treatments may include lifestyle changes, medications, or surgery. [5] Surgery may include a ventricular assist device or heart transplant. [5]
Also known as Takotsubo syndrome, the condition is a sudden form of acute heart failure, usually brought on by emotional or physical stress such as the loss of a loved one. Emotions linked to ...
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (Transient apical ballooning, stress-induced cardiomyopathy) – A type of dilated cardiomyopathy caused by a sudden temporary weakening of the myocardium, which can include emotional stress (i.e. broken-heart syndrome). It presents as sudden heart failure with ECG changes similarly found in myocardial infarction and ...