Takotsubo cardiomyopathy or takotsubo syndrome (TTS), also known as stress cardiomyopathy, is a type of non-ischemic cardiomyopathy in which there is a sudden temporary weakening of the muscular portion of the heart. … See more

Stress trigger
Although there have been documented cases of TTS without a triggering stressor, it is widely … See more

Several well regarded institutions of medical research have produced clinical criteria useful in diagnosing TTS. One of the first sets of guidelines was initially published in 2004 … See more

Despite the grave initial presentation in some of the patients, most of the patients survive the initial acute event, with a very low rate of in-hospital … See more

The typical presentation of takotsubo cardiomyopathy is chest pain with or without shortness of breath and associated electrocardiogram (ECG) changes mimicking a See more

The cause of takotsubo cardiomyopathy is not fully understood, but several mechanisms have been proposed. It is well documented … See more

The treatment of takotsubo cardiomyopathy is generally supportive in nature, for it is considered a transient disorder. Treatment … See more