Broken heart syndrome is caused by physical or emotional stress. Treatment depends on the severity of symptoms, which can resemble a heart attack.

Dying from a broken heart may sound dramatic—but it’s very much a real thing. If you’ve ever experienced a heartbreak so ...

Takotsubo cardiomyopathy most commonly affects postmenopausal females, causing chest pain and/or dyspnea. More than two of three patients with takotsubo cardiomyopathy have experienced a major ...

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It is often mistaken for a heart attack, but Takotsubo cardiomyopathy – previously known as Broken Heart syndrome – is a serious and sometimes fatal heart condition increasingly reported in intensive ...

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 ...

High mortality, particularly in men, and major complications persist. (HealthDay News) — Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is associated with high mortality and complications, and recent years have seen little ...

New research reveals takotsubo cardiomyopathy remains a major cause of in-hospital deaths and complications, with men facing more than twice the risk and outcomes worsening during the COVID-19 era.

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In addition to ECG findings, cardiac biomarkers are elevated. Troponin, creatine kinase, and creatine kinase-MB results are positive, but they tend to be less elevated than in an acute myocardial ...

FRIDAY, May 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is associated with high mortality and complications, and recent years have seen little to no improvement in outcomes, according to a ...