The most common complication is congestive heart failure, which occurs in about 20% of patients. 5 Cardiogenic shock is a rare but serious problem that could be seen in the acute phase of takotsubo ...

Mortality in patients with takotsubo syndrome (TTS), sometimes called broken heart syndrome or stress-induced cardiomyopathy is substantially higher than that in the general population and comparable ...

The risk of death or complications from the stress-related heart condition associated with stressful events, such as the death of a loved one -- called Takotsubo cardiomyopathy or broken heart ...

The condition was seen in a 75-year-old female patient with a history of epilepsy and hypertension. Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is stress-induced cardiomyopathy and can mimic acute coronary syndrome, as ...

Physical triggers, rather than emotional shocks, appear to carry a worse prognosis and a higher risk of recurrence for Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, according to a new analysis of the ...

Men are more likely to die from "broken heart syndrome" than women are, according to a new study published. Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy, also known as broken heart syndrome, is brought on by physical or ...

The woman, a doctor, was fit and healthy, but even a small amount of exertion left her out of breath. By Lisa Sanders, M.D. It had been a tough hike, even for the experienced 74-year-old hiker. She ...

'Broken heart syndrome' is a condition that occurs when the pumping function of a person's heart weakens due to emotional or physical stress Kimberlee Speakman is a digital writer at PEOPLE. She has ...