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• #1 Broken Heart Syndrome: Symptoms & Causes

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17857-broken-heart-syndrome

  Broken heart syndrome (takotsubo cardiomyopathy) is a sudden weakness in your heart muscle. This happens right after a physically or emotionally stressful event. The condition can last a few days or weeks. With medicine, most people recover completely. […] Although theres no cure for broken heart syndrome (takotsubo cardiomyopathy), most people make a full recovery after taking medicine. […] Most people with broken heart syndrome start to feel better as they receive treatment. That can happen while youre in the hospital or within hours or days of receiving treatment. […] You may need to keep taking prescribed medicines for three to six months. If you have broken heart syndrome, the best thing to do to take care of yourself is to take your medication and see your provider as recommended. These are both important because of the long-term risks that come with takotsubo cardiomyopathy.

• #2 Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy

  https://www.svhhearthealth.com.au/conditions/takotsubo-cardiomyopathy

  Takotsubo cardiomyopathy or „Broken Heart Syndrome” is when the heart muscle becomes suddenly stunned or weakened. […] The condition is temporary and most people recover within two months. […] Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is a temporary heart condition that develops in response to an intense emotional or physical experience. […] Its also known as stress cardiomyopathy or broken heart syndrome. […] Takotsubo cardiomyopathy can occur at any age in both men and women, but it mostly affects older women. […] The main symptoms are sudden chest pain, shortness of breath or fainting – usually after feeling severe stress. […] Medication is the most common treatment. Medication will reduce the stress on your heart and help your heart muscle recover, and most people only need to take it for a short time.

• #3 Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK430798/

  Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, also known as Gebrochenes-Herz syndrome, transient apical ballooning syndrome, apical ballooning cardiomyopathy, stress-induced cardiomyopathy, stress cardiomyopathy, and broken-heart syndrome, is a form of non-ischemic cardiomyopathy. […] This activity reviews takotsubo cardiomyopathy and highlights the interprofessional team’s role in the recognition and management of patients affected by it. […] It is important to emphasize that takotsubo cardiomyopathy is a diagnosis of exclusion that can only be made after coronary angiography because of the indistinguishable features from acute coronary disease. […] Guidelines on the management of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy are lacking as there are no prospective randomized data in this regard; thus, management is based on clinical experience and expert consensus (evidence level C). […] The therapy is guided by the patients clinical presentation and hemodynamic status. […] The outlook in most patients with treatment is good, especially with a coordinated interprofessional team managing the case, as outlined above, with the chest pain resolving in a matter of weeks.

• #4 Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (broken-heart syndrome) – Harvard Health

  https://www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health/takotsubo-cardiomyopathy-broken-heart-syndrome

  First described in 1990 in Japan, takotsubo cardiomyopathy is a weakening of the left ventricle, the heart’s main pumping chamber. […] The condition is usually the result of severe emotional or physical stress, such as a sudden illness, the loss of a loved one, a serious accident, or a natural disaster such as an earthquake. That’s why the condition is also called stress-induced cardiomyopathy, or broken-heart syndrome. […] Most individuals who experience it recover fully within two months and are at low risk for it happening again. […] There is no specific treatment for broken-heart syndrome. It depends on the severity of symptoms, and whether the person has low blood pressure or evidence of fluid backing up into the lungs. Clinicians often recommend standard heart failure medications such as beta blockers, ACE inhibitors, and diuretics (water pills). […] It’s also important to work on reducing any stress that may have played a role in triggering the disorder.

• #5 Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy

  https://www.svhhearthealth.com.au/conditions/takotsubo-cardiomyopathy

  Takotsubo cardiomyopathy or „Broken Heart Syndrome” is when the heart muscle becomes suddenly stunned or weakened. […] The condition is temporary and most people recover within two months. […] Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is a temporary heart condition that develops in response to an intense emotional or physical experience. […] Its also known as stress cardiomyopathy or broken heart syndrome. […] Takotsubo cardiomyopathy can occur at any age in both men and women, but it mostly affects older women. […] The main symptoms are sudden chest pain, shortness of breath or fainting – usually after feeling severe stress. […] Medication is the most common treatment. Medication will reduce the stress on your heart and help your heart muscle recover, and most people only need to take it for a short time.

• #6 Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy

  https://www.svhhearthealth.com.au/conditions/takotsubo-cardiomyopathy

  The good news is that the heart muscle usually heals within 2-4 weeks, and most people fully recover within two months. […] It is important to manage any physical or emotional stress that may have triggered your condition. […] Cardiac rehabilitation teaches you how to stay healthy, feel more confident managing your condition and reduce the chance of getting sick again.

• #7 Broken Heart Syndrome (Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy) | Clinical Heart and Vascular Center | Condition | UT Southwestern Medical Center

  https://utswmed.org/conditions-treatments/broken-heart-syndrome-takotsubo-cardiomyopathy/

  Broken heart syndrome, also known as takotsubo cardiomyopathy or stress cardiomyopathy, is a sudden weakening of the hearts pumping function. […] Treatment is important, however, and getting emergency care can reduce the risk of heart failure, severe arrhythmia, or blood clots that could lead to a stroke. […] Typically, our team will prescribe the same kinds of medications for broken heart syndrome as we would for a patient who has had a heart attack mainly ACE inhibitors, or angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors. Beta blockers may also be used. […] We also help the patient work through any situations that may be causing stress. Most of the time, this combination of medication and removing stress helps the patients heart function return to normal, and many patients recover without any lasting damage.

• #8 Broken heart syndrome – Diagnosis and treatment – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/broken-heart-syndrome/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20354623

  Broken heart syndrome is often diagnosed in an emergency or hospital setting because symptoms mimic those of a heart attack. […] To diagnose broken heart syndrome, a healthcare professional examines you and asks questions about your symptoms and medical history. […] There’s no standard treatment for broken heart syndrome. Treatment is similar to heart attack care until the diagnosis is clear. Most people stay in the hospital while they get better. […] Once it’s clear that broken heart syndrome is the cause of the symptoms, medicines may be given to reduce the strain on the heart. Medicines also can help prevent further episodes of broken heart syndrome. […] Surgeries and procedures that are often used to treat a heart attack aren’t helpful in treating broken heart syndrome. Such treatments open blocked arteries. Blocked arteries do not cause broken heart syndrome.

• #9 Takotsubo cardiomyopathy: The tale of a broken heart

  https://www.myamericannurse.com/takotsubo-cardiomyopathy-the-tale-of-a-broken-heart/

  Nurses should have a high suspicion of Takotsubo syndrome in patients with symptoms of acute cardiac syndrome or acute heart failure who recently experienced a significant emotional or physical event. […] Understanding the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of TTS can help nurses care for and support patients. […] Given that the incidence of TTS has increased to 7.8%, nurses should be aware of the condition as a differential diagnosis, especially in postmenopausal women who report difficulty breathing and chest pain after a physically or emotionally stressful event. […] Initial nursing care of a patient with TTS may include cardiac and hemodynamic monitoring, laboratory testing, and assessing for signs or symptoms of heart failure or shock. […] Nurses can educate patients about healthy coping strategies for managing stress to prevent a reoccurrence of TTS. […] A diagnosis of TTS may be intimidating. Nurses can reassure patients by educating them about the treatment and reversibility of the diagnosis.

• #10 Broken heart syndrome – Diagnosis and treatment – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/broken-heart-syndrome/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20354623

  Broken heart syndrome is often diagnosed in an emergency or hospital setting because symptoms mimic those of a heart attack. […] To diagnose broken heart syndrome, a healthcare professional examines you and asks questions about your symptoms and medical history. […] There’s no standard treatment for broken heart syndrome. Treatment is similar to heart attack care until the diagnosis is clear. Most people stay in the hospital while they get better. […] Once it’s clear that broken heart syndrome is the cause of the symptoms, medicines may be given to reduce the strain on the heart. Medicines also can help prevent further episodes of broken heart syndrome. […] Surgeries and procedures that are often used to treat a heart attack aren’t helpful in treating broken heart syndrome. Such treatments open blocked arteries. Blocked arteries do not cause broken heart syndrome.

• #11 Takotsubo (Stress) Cardiomyopathy (Broken Heart Syndrome): Background, Pathophysiology, Etiology

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1513631-overview

  Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, also known as stress cardiomyopathy and „broken heart syndrome,” is a sudden, transient cardiac syndrome that involves dramatic left ventricular apical akinesis and mimics acute coronary syndrome (ACS). […] Patients often present with chest pain, have ST-segment elevation on electrocardiography (ECG), and have elevated cardiac enzyme levels consistent with myocardial infarction (MI). […] The modified Mayo Clinic criteria for diagnosis of takotsubo cardiomyopathy can be applied to a patient at the time of presentation. […] The prognosis in takotsubo (stress) cardiomyopathy (broken heart syndrome) is typically excellent, with nearly 95% of patients experiencing complete recovery within 4-8 weeks. […] Complications occur in 20% of cases of takotsubo cardiomyopathy, particularly in the early stage, and include the following: Left heart failure with and without pulmonary edema, Cardiogenic shock, Left ventricular (LV) outflow obstruction, Mitral regurgitation, Ventricular arrhythmias, LV mural thrombus formation, LV free-wall rupture, Death.

• #12 Is Broken Heart Syndrome Real? | American Heart Association

  https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/cardiomyopathy/what-is-cardiomyopathy-in-adults/is-broken-heart-syndrome-real

  Broken heart syndrome may be misdiagnosed as a heart attack because the symptoms and test results are similar. […] In broken heart syndrome, a part of your heart temporarily enlarges and doesn’t pump well, while the rest of your heart functions normally or with even more forceful contractions. […] The good news: Broken heart syndrome is usually treatable. Most people who experience it make a full recovery within weeks, and they’re at low risk for it happening again. […] If your health care professional thinks you have broken heart syndrome, you may need coronary angiography, a test that uses dye and special X-rays to show the inside of your coronary arteries. Other diagnostic tests are blood tests, EKG, echocardiography (a painless test that uses sound waves to create moving pictures of your heart) and cardiac MRI. […] To keep tabs on your heart health, your health care professional may recommend an echo about a month after you’re diagnosed with the syndrome. Ask how often you should schedule follow-up visits.

• #13 Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK430798/

  Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, also known as Gebrochenes-Herz syndrome, transient apical ballooning syndrome, apical ballooning cardiomyopathy, stress-induced cardiomyopathy, stress cardiomyopathy, and broken-heart syndrome, is a form of non-ischemic cardiomyopathy. […] This activity reviews takotsubo cardiomyopathy and highlights the interprofessional team’s role in the recognition and management of patients affected by it. […] It is important to emphasize that takotsubo cardiomyopathy is a diagnosis of exclusion that can only be made after coronary angiography because of the indistinguishable features from acute coronary disease. […] Guidelines on the management of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy are lacking as there are no prospective randomized data in this regard; thus, management is based on clinical experience and expert consensus (evidence level C). […] The therapy is guided by the patients clinical presentation and hemodynamic status. […] The outlook in most patients with treatment is good, especially with a coordinated interprofessional team managing the case, as outlined above, with the chest pain resolving in a matter of weeks.

• #14 Is Broken Heart Syndrome Real? | American Heart Association

  https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/cardiomyopathy/what-is-cardiomyopathy-in-adults/is-broken-heart-syndrome-real

  Broken heart syndrome may be misdiagnosed as a heart attack because the symptoms and test results are similar. […] In broken heart syndrome, a part of your heart temporarily enlarges and doesn’t pump well, while the rest of your heart functions normally or with even more forceful contractions. […] The good news: Broken heart syndrome is usually treatable. Most people who experience it make a full recovery within weeks, and they’re at low risk for it happening again. […] If your health care professional thinks you have broken heart syndrome, you may need coronary angiography, a test that uses dye and special X-rays to show the inside of your coronary arteries. Other diagnostic tests are blood tests, EKG, echocardiography (a painless test that uses sound waves to create moving pictures of your heart) and cardiac MRI. […] To keep tabs on your heart health, your health care professional may recommend an echo about a month after you’re diagnosed with the syndrome. Ask how often you should schedule follow-up visits.

• #15 Is Broken Heart Syndrome Real? | American Heart Association

  https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/cardiomyopathy/what-is-cardiomyopathy-in-adults/is-broken-heart-syndrome-real

  Broken heart syndrome may be misdiagnosed as a heart attack because the symptoms and test results are similar. […] In broken heart syndrome, a part of your heart temporarily enlarges and doesn’t pump well, while the rest of your heart functions normally or with even more forceful contractions. […] The good news: Broken heart syndrome is usually treatable. Most people who experience it make a full recovery within weeks, and they’re at low risk for it happening again. […] If your health care professional thinks you have broken heart syndrome, you may need coronary angiography, a test that uses dye and special X-rays to show the inside of your coronary arteries. Other diagnostic tests are blood tests, EKG, echocardiography (a painless test that uses sound waves to create moving pictures of your heart) and cardiac MRI. […] To keep tabs on your heart health, your health care professional may recommend an echo about a month after you’re diagnosed with the syndrome. Ask how often you should schedule follow-up visits.

• #16 Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK430798/

  Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, also known as Gebrochenes-Herz syndrome, transient apical ballooning syndrome, apical ballooning cardiomyopathy, stress-induced cardiomyopathy, stress cardiomyopathy, and broken-heart syndrome, is a form of non-ischemic cardiomyopathy. […] This activity reviews takotsubo cardiomyopathy and highlights the interprofessional team’s role in the recognition and management of patients affected by it. […] It is important to emphasize that takotsubo cardiomyopathy is a diagnosis of exclusion that can only be made after coronary angiography because of the indistinguishable features from acute coronary disease. […] Guidelines on the management of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy are lacking as there are no prospective randomized data in this regard; thus, management is based on clinical experience and expert consensus (evidence level C). […] The therapy is guided by the patients clinical presentation and hemodynamic status. […] The outlook in most patients with treatment is good, especially with a coordinated interprofessional team managing the case, as outlined above, with the chest pain resolving in a matter of weeks.

• #17 'Broken Heart’ Syndrome Is on the Rise in Women

  https://www.cedars-sinai.org/newsroom/broken-heart-syndrome-is-on-the-rise-in-women/

  Researchers from the Smidt Heart Institute have discovered two alarming trends in Takotsubo cardiomyopathy also known as „broken heart” syndrome a condition that is often triggered by stress or loss and can lead to long-term heart injury and impaired heart function. […] The study, published in the Journal of the American Heart Association (JAHA), suggests middle-aged and older women are being diagnosed with broken heart syndrome more frequently up to 10 times more often than younger women or men of any age. […] The researchers are next investigating the longer-term implications of a Takotsubo diagnosis, molecular markers of risk, and the factors that may be contributing to rising case rates. […] Although medical professionals understand the connection between stress and heart disease risk are critically important, there is still a lot to discern. […] This particular study helps to clarify that women of a certain age range are disproportionately at higher risk for stress cardiomyopathy, and that the risk is increasing.

• #18 Ask an expert: What is broken-heart syndrome? | University of Iowa Health Care

  https://uihc.org/health-topics/ask-expert-what-broken-heart-syndrome

  For some people, a traumatic event or memory can trigger the physical symptoms of broken-heart syndrome. […] Patients typically spend at least 48 hours in the hospital and are treated with medications to help the heart heal. […] It appears primarily to affect women, especially women who are over age 55. Researchers believe that postmenopausal women are more vulnerable because of lower levels of estrogens.

• #19 Takotsubo cardiomyopathy: The tale of a broken heart

  https://www.myamericannurse.com/takotsubo-cardiomyopathy-the-tale-of-a-broken-heart/

  Nurses should have a high suspicion of Takotsubo syndrome in patients with symptoms of acute cardiac syndrome or acute heart failure who recently experienced a significant emotional or physical event. […] Understanding the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of TTS can help nurses care for and support patients. […] Given that the incidence of TTS has increased to 7.8%, nurses should be aware of the condition as a differential diagnosis, especially in postmenopausal women who report difficulty breathing and chest pain after a physically or emotionally stressful event. […] Initial nursing care of a patient with TTS may include cardiac and hemodynamic monitoring, laboratory testing, and assessing for signs or symptoms of heart failure or shock. […] Nurses can educate patients about healthy coping strategies for managing stress to prevent a reoccurrence of TTS. […] A diagnosis of TTS may be intimidating. Nurses can reassure patients by educating them about the treatment and reversibility of the diagnosis.

• #20 Takotsubo cardiomyopathy: The tale of a broken heart

  https://www.myamericannurse.com/takotsubo-cardiomyopathy-the-tale-of-a-broken-heart/

  Nurses should have a high suspicion of Takotsubo syndrome in patients with symptoms of acute cardiac syndrome or acute heart failure who recently experienced a significant emotional or physical event. […] Understanding the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of TTS can help nurses care for and support patients. […] Given that the incidence of TTS has increased to 7.8%, nurses should be aware of the condition as a differential diagnosis, especially in postmenopausal women who report difficulty breathing and chest pain after a physically or emotionally stressful event. […] Initial nursing care of a patient with TTS may include cardiac and hemodynamic monitoring, laboratory testing, and assessing for signs or symptoms of heart failure or shock. […] Nurses can educate patients about healthy coping strategies for managing stress to prevent a reoccurrence of TTS. […] A diagnosis of TTS may be intimidating. Nurses can reassure patients by educating them about the treatment and reversibility of the diagnosis.

• #21 Takotsubo cardiomyopathy: Healing a broken heart

  https://www.myamericannurse.com/takotsubo-cardiomyopathy-healing-broken-heart/

  Judy is admitted to the hospital and prescribed a low-dose angiotension-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor and a beta-blocker to reduce the workload on the heart. […] The initial nursing care for these patients involves monitoring cardiac and hemodynamic status, providing supportive measures, and assessing for signs of heart failure or cardiogenic shock. […] Because stress appears to be a trigger for Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, it is recommended that patients learn healthy coping strategies to manage their stress. […] Nurses can help reassure then and relieve stress by providing information about Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, including the low rate of recurrence and its reversibility.

• #22 Takotsubo (Stress) Cardiomyopathy (Broken Heart Syndrome) Treatment & Management: Approach Considerations, Emergency Department Care

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1513631-treatment

  Close follow-up care with a cardiologist in the weeks after diagnosis is recommended for patients with takotsubo cardiomyopathy to ensure resolution of the cardiomyopathy, usually with serial echocardiograms. Thereafter, annual clinical follow-up is advised, because the long-term effects and natural history of takotsubo cardiomyopathy are unknown. […] Consultation with a cardiologist is necessary, in that coronary angiography is required for the diagnosis of takotsubo cardiomyopathy. Patients may need to be transferred to a facility with a cardiologist and a cardiac catheterization laboratory. […] Patients with takotsubo (stress) cardiomyopathy (broken heart syndrome) should be treated as having acute coronary syndrome (ACS) until proved otherwise. Addressing the airway, breathing, and circulation; establishing intravenous (IV) access; and providing supplemental oxygen and cardiac monitoring should take precedence.

• #23 Takotsubo (Stress) Cardiomyopathy (Broken Heart Syndrome) Treatment & Management: Approach Considerations, Emergency Department Care

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1513631-treatment

  Close follow-up care with a cardiologist in the weeks after diagnosis is recommended for patients with takotsubo cardiomyopathy to ensure resolution of the cardiomyopathy, usually with serial echocardiograms. Thereafter, annual clinical follow-up is advised, because the long-term effects and natural history of takotsubo cardiomyopathy are unknown. […] Consultation with a cardiologist is necessary, in that coronary angiography is required for the diagnosis of takotsubo cardiomyopathy. Patients may need to be transferred to a facility with a cardiologist and a cardiac catheterization laboratory. […] Patients with takotsubo (stress) cardiomyopathy (broken heart syndrome) should be treated as having acute coronary syndrome (ACS) until proved otherwise. Addressing the airway, breathing, and circulation; establishing intravenous (IV) access; and providing supplemental oxygen and cardiac monitoring should take precedence.

• #24 Takotsubo (Stress) Cardiomyopathy (Broken Heart Syndrome) Treatment & Management: Approach Considerations, Emergency Department Care

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1513631-treatment

  Close follow-up care with a cardiologist in the weeks after diagnosis is recommended for patients with takotsubo cardiomyopathy to ensure resolution of the cardiomyopathy, usually with serial echocardiograms. Thereafter, annual clinical follow-up is advised, because the long-term effects and natural history of takotsubo cardiomyopathy are unknown. […] Consultation with a cardiologist is necessary, in that coronary angiography is required for the diagnosis of takotsubo cardiomyopathy. Patients may need to be transferred to a facility with a cardiologist and a cardiac catheterization laboratory. […] Patients with takotsubo (stress) cardiomyopathy (broken heart syndrome) should be treated as having acute coronary syndrome (ACS) until proved otherwise. Addressing the airway, breathing, and circulation; establishing intravenous (IV) access; and providing supplemental oxygen and cardiac monitoring should take precedence.

• #25 Takotsubo (Stress) Cardiomyopathy (Broken Heart Syndrome) Treatment & Management: Approach Considerations, Emergency Department Care

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1513631-treatment

  Close follow-up care with a cardiologist in the weeks after diagnosis is recommended for patients with takotsubo cardiomyopathy to ensure resolution of the cardiomyopathy, usually with serial echocardiograms. Thereafter, annual clinical follow-up is advised, because the long-term effects and natural history of takotsubo cardiomyopathy are unknown. […] Consultation with a cardiologist is necessary, in that coronary angiography is required for the diagnosis of takotsubo cardiomyopathy. Patients may need to be transferred to a facility with a cardiologist and a cardiac catheterization laboratory. […] Patients with takotsubo (stress) cardiomyopathy (broken heart syndrome) should be treated as having acute coronary syndrome (ACS) until proved otherwise. Addressing the airway, breathing, and circulation; establishing intravenous (IV) access; and providing supplemental oxygen and cardiac monitoring should take precedence.

• #26 Takotsubo (Stress) Cardiomyopathy (Broken Heart Syndrome) Treatment & Management: Approach Considerations, Emergency Department Care

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1513631-treatment

  If the patient continues to manifest a clinical picture consistent with ACS, especially ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), then standard therapies, such as the following, may be indicated: Aspirin, Beta blockers, Nitrates, Heparin or enoxaparin, Platelet glycogen (GP) IIb/IIIa inhibitors, Morphine, Clopidogrel. […] Patients in acute congestive heart failure (CHF) may require diuresis, and patients with cardiogenic shock may require resuscitation with IV fluids and inotropic agents. […] The insertion of an intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) has also been reported as being a successful resuscitative intervention, because of left ventricular (LV) outflow obstruction that can result from a hyperkinetic basal segment and dyskinetic apex. […] Dysrhythmias and cardiopulmonary arrest should be treated according to current advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) protocols.

• #27 (PDF) The broken heart syndrome: providing nursing care to patients with Takotsubo

  https://www.academia.edu/39018565/The_broken_heart_syndrome_providing_nursing_care_to_patients_with_Takotsubo

  The Takotsubo syndrome is a relatively recently identified entity in cardiology. Its a form of acute, usually reversible, heart failure, with a symptomatology mimicking that of the acute myocardial infarction, but distinct from it. […] The recommended practices for nursing care must address both the physical and the socio-emotional dimensions of the syndrome, and include: identification of signs of cardiogenic shock, heart failure, and arrhythmias. Furthermore, correct administration of the medical treatment, relief from pain and prevention of its worsening, removal of stressful factors, psychological and or psychiatric and/or social support are also important for the management and care of this particular population of patients. […] Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM) is a neurocardiological disorder presumed to be triggered by stress, which may cause reversible heart failure, usually in postmenopausal women.

• #28 (PDF) The broken heart syndrome: providing nursing care to patients with Takotsubo

  https://www.academia.edu/39018565/The_broken_heart_syndrome_providing_nursing_care_to_patients_with_Takotsubo

  The Takotsubo syndrome is a relatively recently identified entity in cardiology. Its a form of acute, usually reversible, heart failure, with a symptomatology mimicking that of the acute myocardial infarction, but distinct from it. […] The recommended practices for nursing care must address both the physical and the socio-emotional dimensions of the syndrome, and include: identification of signs of cardiogenic shock, heart failure, and arrhythmias. Furthermore, correct administration of the medical treatment, relief from pain and prevention of its worsening, removal of stressful factors, psychological and or psychiatric and/or social support are also important for the management and care of this particular population of patients. […] Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM) is a neurocardiological disorder presumed to be triggered by stress, which may cause reversible heart failure, usually in postmenopausal women.

• #29 Takotsubo (Stress) Cardiomyopathy (Broken Heart Syndrome) Treatment & Management: Approach Considerations, Emergency Department Care

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1513631-treatment

  Because takotsubo (stress) cardiomyopathy (broken heart syndrome) mimics acute coronary syndrome and no initial electrocardiographic (ECG) finding reliably differentiates takotsubo cardiomyopathy from ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), prehospital personnel should follow their established protocols for evaluating and transporting patients with chest pain and/or acute coronary syndrome (ACS). […] Patients with takotsubo cardiomyopathy will require admission to the appropriate cardiology service. Treatment options are largely empiric and supportive; however, when hemodynamics permit, beta blockers seem to be helpful. Serial imaging studies may be necessary. Patients who are found to have LV thrombus, which occurs in 5% of patients with takotsubo cardiomyopathy, require anticoagulation.

• #30 Takotsubo cardiomyopathy: Healing a broken heart

  https://www.myamericannurse.com/takotsubo-cardiomyopathy-healing-broken-heart/

  Judy is admitted to the hospital and prescribed a low-dose angiotension-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor and a beta-blocker to reduce the workload on the heart. […] The initial nursing care for these patients involves monitoring cardiac and hemodynamic status, providing supportive measures, and assessing for signs of heart failure or cardiogenic shock. […] Because stress appears to be a trigger for Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, it is recommended that patients learn healthy coping strategies to manage their stress. […] Nurses can help reassure then and relieve stress by providing information about Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, including the low rate of recurrence and its reversibility.

• #31 Takotsubo cardiomyopathy: Healing a broken heart

  https://www.myamericannurse.com/takotsubo-cardiomyopathy-healing-broken-heart/

  Judy is admitted to the hospital and prescribed a low-dose angiotension-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor and a beta-blocker to reduce the workload on the heart. […] The initial nursing care for these patients involves monitoring cardiac and hemodynamic status, providing supportive measures, and assessing for signs of heart failure or cardiogenic shock. […] Because stress appears to be a trigger for Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, it is recommended that patients learn healthy coping strategies to manage their stress. […] Nurses can help reassure then and relieve stress by providing information about Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, including the low rate of recurrence and its reversibility.

• #32 Takotsubo cardiomyopathy: The tale of a broken heart

  https://www.myamericannurse.com/takotsubo-cardiomyopathy-the-tale-of-a-broken-heart/

  Nurses should have a high suspicion of Takotsubo syndrome in patients with symptoms of acute cardiac syndrome or acute heart failure who recently experienced a significant emotional or physical event. […] Understanding the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of TTS can help nurses care for and support patients. […] Given that the incidence of TTS has increased to 7.8%, nurses should be aware of the condition as a differential diagnosis, especially in postmenopausal women who report difficulty breathing and chest pain after a physically or emotionally stressful event. […] Initial nursing care of a patient with TTS may include cardiac and hemodynamic monitoring, laboratory testing, and assessing for signs or symptoms of heart failure or shock. […] Nurses can educate patients about healthy coping strategies for managing stress to prevent a reoccurrence of TTS. […] A diagnosis of TTS may be intimidating. Nurses can reassure patients by educating them about the treatment and reversibility of the diagnosis.

• #33 Takotsubo cardiomyopathy: The tale of a broken heart

  https://www.myamericannurse.com/takotsubo-cardiomyopathy-the-tale-of-a-broken-heart/

  Nurses should have a high suspicion of Takotsubo syndrome in patients with symptoms of acute cardiac syndrome or acute heart failure who recently experienced a significant emotional or physical event. […] Understanding the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of TTS can help nurses care for and support patients. […] Given that the incidence of TTS has increased to 7.8%, nurses should be aware of the condition as a differential diagnosis, especially in postmenopausal women who report difficulty breathing and chest pain after a physically or emotionally stressful event. […] Initial nursing care of a patient with TTS may include cardiac and hemodynamic monitoring, laboratory testing, and assessing for signs or symptoms of heart failure or shock. […] Nurses can educate patients about healthy coping strategies for managing stress to prevent a reoccurrence of TTS. […] A diagnosis of TTS may be intimidating. Nurses can reassure patients by educating them about the treatment and reversibility of the diagnosis.

• #34 (PDF) The broken heart syndrome: providing nursing care to patients with Takotsubo

  https://www.academia.edu/39018565/The_broken_heart_syndrome_providing_nursing_care_to_patients_with_Takotsubo

  The Takotsubo syndrome is a relatively recently identified entity in cardiology. Its a form of acute, usually reversible, heart failure, with a symptomatology mimicking that of the acute myocardial infarction, but distinct from it. […] The recommended practices for nursing care must address both the physical and the socio-emotional dimensions of the syndrome, and include: identification of signs of cardiogenic shock, heart failure, and arrhythmias. Furthermore, correct administration of the medical treatment, relief from pain and prevention of its worsening, removal of stressful factors, psychological and or psychiatric and/or social support are also important for the management and care of this particular population of patients. […] Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM) is a neurocardiological disorder presumed to be triggered by stress, which may cause reversible heart failure, usually in postmenopausal women.

• #35 (PDF) The broken heart syndrome: providing nursing care to patients with Takotsubo

  https://www.academia.edu/39018565/The_broken_heart_syndrome_providing_nursing_care_to_patients_with_Takotsubo

  The Takotsubo syndrome is a relatively recently identified entity in cardiology. Its a form of acute, usually reversible, heart failure, with a symptomatology mimicking that of the acute myocardial infarction, but distinct from it. […] The recommended practices for nursing care must address both the physical and the socio-emotional dimensions of the syndrome, and include: identification of signs of cardiogenic shock, heart failure, and arrhythmias. Furthermore, correct administration of the medical treatment, relief from pain and prevention of its worsening, removal of stressful factors, psychological and or psychiatric and/or social support are also important for the management and care of this particular population of patients. […] Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM) is a neurocardiological disorder presumed to be triggered by stress, which may cause reversible heart failure, usually in postmenopausal women.

• #36 Takotsubo cardiomyopathy: The tale of a broken heart

  https://www.myamericannurse.com/takotsubo-cardiomyopathy-the-tale-of-a-broken-heart/

  Nurses should have a high suspicion of Takotsubo syndrome in patients with symptoms of acute cardiac syndrome or acute heart failure who recently experienced a significant emotional or physical event. […] Understanding the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of TTS can help nurses care for and support patients. […] Given that the incidence of TTS has increased to 7.8%, nurses should be aware of the condition as a differential diagnosis, especially in postmenopausal women who report difficulty breathing and chest pain after a physically or emotionally stressful event. […] Initial nursing care of a patient with TTS may include cardiac and hemodynamic monitoring, laboratory testing, and assessing for signs or symptoms of heart failure or shock. […] Nurses can educate patients about healthy coping strategies for managing stress to prevent a reoccurrence of TTS. […] A diagnosis of TTS may be intimidating. Nurses can reassure patients by educating them about the treatment and reversibility of the diagnosis.

• #37 Broken heart syndrome – Diagnosis and treatment – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/broken-heart-syndrome/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20354623

  Broken heart syndrome is often diagnosed in an emergency or hospital setting because symptoms mimic those of a heart attack. […] To diagnose broken heart syndrome, a healthcare professional examines you and asks questions about your symptoms and medical history. […] There’s no standard treatment for broken heart syndrome. Treatment is similar to heart attack care until the diagnosis is clear. Most people stay in the hospital while they get better. […] Once it’s clear that broken heart syndrome is the cause of the symptoms, medicines may be given to reduce the strain on the heart. Medicines also can help prevent further episodes of broken heart syndrome. […] Surgeries and procedures that are often used to treat a heart attack aren’t helpful in treating broken heart syndrome. Such treatments open blocked arteries. Blocked arteries do not cause broken heart syndrome.

• #38 Broken heart syndrome – Diagnosis and treatment – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/broken-heart-syndrome/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20354623

  Broken heart syndrome is often diagnosed in an emergency or hospital setting because symptoms mimic those of a heart attack. […] To diagnose broken heart syndrome, a healthcare professional examines you and asks questions about your symptoms and medical history. […] There’s no standard treatment for broken heart syndrome. Treatment is similar to heart attack care until the diagnosis is clear. Most people stay in the hospital while they get better. […] Once it’s clear that broken heart syndrome is the cause of the symptoms, medicines may be given to reduce the strain on the heart. Medicines also can help prevent further episodes of broken heart syndrome. […] Surgeries and procedures that are often used to treat a heart attack aren’t helpful in treating broken heart syndrome. Such treatments open blocked arteries. Blocked arteries do not cause broken heart syndrome.

• #39 Broken heart syndrome – Diagnosis and treatment – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/broken-heart-syndrome/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20354623

  Broken heart syndrome is often diagnosed in an emergency or hospital setting because symptoms mimic those of a heart attack. […] To diagnose broken heart syndrome, a healthcare professional examines you and asks questions about your symptoms and medical history. […] There’s no standard treatment for broken heart syndrome. Treatment is similar to heart attack care until the diagnosis is clear. Most people stay in the hospital while they get better. […] Once it’s clear that broken heart syndrome is the cause of the symptoms, medicines may be given to reduce the strain on the heart. Medicines also can help prevent further episodes of broken heart syndrome. […] Surgeries and procedures that are often used to treat a heart attack aren’t helpful in treating broken heart syndrome. Such treatments open blocked arteries. Blocked arteries do not cause broken heart syndrome.

• #40 Broken heart syndrome – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/broken-heart-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20354617

  Medicines are used to treat symptoms of broken heart syndrome. […] To prevent another episode of broken heart syndrome, many healthcare professionals recommend long-term treatment with beta blockers or similar medicines. These medicines block the potentially harmful effects of stress hormones on the heart. […] Always tell your healthcare team about the medicines you take, including those bought without a prescription. When starting a new medicine, talk to your care team about the potential risks and side effects.

• #41 Broken heart syndrome | UM Health-Sparrow

  https://www.uofmhealthsparrow.org/departments-conditions/conditions/broken-heart-syndrome

  Broken heart syndrome is a heart condition that’s often brought on by stressful situations and extreme emotions. […] Medicines are used to treat symptoms of broken heart syndrome. […] To prevent another episode of broken heart syndrome, many healthcare professionals recommend long-term treatment with beta blockers or similar medicines. These medicines block the potentially harmful effects of stress hormones on the heart. […] Once it’s clear that broken heart syndrome is the cause of the symptoms, medicines may be given to reduce the strain on the heart. Medicines also can help prevent further episodes of broken heart syndrome. […] Surgeries and procedures that are often used to treat a heart attack aren’t helpful in treating broken heart syndrome. Such treatments open blocked arteries. Blocked arteries do not cause broken heart syndrome.

• #42 Broken Heart Syndrome (Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy) | Clinical Heart and Vascular Center | Condition | UT Southwestern Medical Center

  https://utswmed.org/conditions-treatments/broken-heart-syndrome-takotsubo-cardiomyopathy/

  Broken heart syndrome, also known as takotsubo cardiomyopathy or stress cardiomyopathy, is a sudden weakening of the hearts pumping function. […] Treatment is important, however, and getting emergency care can reduce the risk of heart failure, severe arrhythmia, or blood clots that could lead to a stroke. […] Typically, our team will prescribe the same kinds of medications for broken heart syndrome as we would for a patient who has had a heart attack mainly ACE inhibitors, or angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors. Beta blockers may also be used. […] We also help the patient work through any situations that may be causing stress. Most of the time, this combination of medication and removing stress helps the patients heart function return to normal, and many patients recover without any lasting damage.

• #43 Takotsubo cardiomyopathy: Healing a broken heart

  https://www.myamericannurse.com/takotsubo-cardiomyopathy-healing-broken-heart/

  Judy is admitted to the hospital and prescribed a low-dose angiotension-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor and a beta-blocker to reduce the workload on the heart. […] The initial nursing care for these patients involves monitoring cardiac and hemodynamic status, providing supportive measures, and assessing for signs of heart failure or cardiogenic shock. […] Because stress appears to be a trigger for Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, it is recommended that patients learn healthy coping strategies to manage their stress. […] Nurses can help reassure then and relieve stress by providing information about Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, including the low rate of recurrence and its reversibility.

• #44 Takotsubo (Stress) Cardiomyopathy (Broken Heart Syndrome) Treatment & Management: Approach Considerations, Emergency Department Care

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1513631-treatment

  If the patient continues to manifest a clinical picture consistent with ACS, especially ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), then standard therapies, such as the following, may be indicated: Aspirin, Beta blockers, Nitrates, Heparin or enoxaparin, Platelet glycogen (GP) IIb/IIIa inhibitors, Morphine, Clopidogrel. […] Patients in acute congestive heart failure (CHF) may require diuresis, and patients with cardiogenic shock may require resuscitation with IV fluids and inotropic agents. […] The insertion of an intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) has also been reported as being a successful resuscitative intervention, because of left ventricular (LV) outflow obstruction that can result from a hyperkinetic basal segment and dyskinetic apex. […] Dysrhythmias and cardiopulmonary arrest should be treated according to current advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) protocols.

• #45 Takotsubo (Stress) Cardiomyopathy (Broken Heart Syndrome) Treatment & Management: Approach Considerations, Emergency Department Care

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1513631-treatment

  If the patient continues to manifest a clinical picture consistent with ACS, especially ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), then standard therapies, such as the following, may be indicated: Aspirin, Beta blockers, Nitrates, Heparin or enoxaparin, Platelet glycogen (GP) IIb/IIIa inhibitors, Morphine, Clopidogrel. […] Patients in acute congestive heart failure (CHF) may require diuresis, and patients with cardiogenic shock may require resuscitation with IV fluids and inotropic agents. […] The insertion of an intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) has also been reported as being a successful resuscitative intervention, because of left ventricular (LV) outflow obstruction that can result from a hyperkinetic basal segment and dyskinetic apex. […] Dysrhythmias and cardiopulmonary arrest should be treated according to current advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) protocols.

• #46 Takotsubo (Stress) Cardiomyopathy (Broken Heart Syndrome) Treatment & Management: Approach Considerations, Emergency Department Care

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1513631-treatment

  If the patient continues to manifest a clinical picture consistent with ACS, especially ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), then standard therapies, such as the following, may be indicated: Aspirin, Beta blockers, Nitrates, Heparin or enoxaparin, Platelet glycogen (GP) IIb/IIIa inhibitors, Morphine, Clopidogrel. […] Patients in acute congestive heart failure (CHF) may require diuresis, and patients with cardiogenic shock may require resuscitation with IV fluids and inotropic agents. […] The insertion of an intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) has also been reported as being a successful resuscitative intervention, because of left ventricular (LV) outflow obstruction that can result from a hyperkinetic basal segment and dyskinetic apex. […] Dysrhythmias and cardiopulmonary arrest should be treated according to current advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) protocols.

• #47 Broken heart syndrome – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/broken-heart-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20354617

  Medicines are used to treat symptoms of broken heart syndrome. […] To prevent another episode of broken heart syndrome, many healthcare professionals recommend long-term treatment with beta blockers or similar medicines. These medicines block the potentially harmful effects of stress hormones on the heart. […] Always tell your healthcare team about the medicines you take, including those bought without a prescription. When starting a new medicine, talk to your care team about the potential risks and side effects.

• #48 Broken heart syndrome | UM Health-Sparrow

  https://www.uofmhealthsparrow.org/departments-conditions/conditions/broken-heart-syndrome

  Broken heart syndrome is a heart condition that’s often brought on by stressful situations and extreme emotions. […] Medicines are used to treat symptoms of broken heart syndrome. […] To prevent another episode of broken heart syndrome, many healthcare professionals recommend long-term treatment with beta blockers or similar medicines. These medicines block the potentially harmful effects of stress hormones on the heart. […] Once it’s clear that broken heart syndrome is the cause of the symptoms, medicines may be given to reduce the strain on the heart. Medicines also can help prevent further episodes of broken heart syndrome. […] Surgeries and procedures that are often used to treat a heart attack aren’t helpful in treating broken heart syndrome. Such treatments open blocked arteries. Blocked arteries do not cause broken heart syndrome.

• #49 Broken Heart Syndrome: Symptoms & Causes

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17857-broken-heart-syndrome

  Broken heart syndrome (takotsubo cardiomyopathy) is a sudden weakness in your heart muscle. This happens right after a physically or emotionally stressful event. The condition can last a few days or weeks. With medicine, most people recover completely. […] Although theres no cure for broken heart syndrome (takotsubo cardiomyopathy), most people make a full recovery after taking medicine. […] Most people with broken heart syndrome start to feel better as they receive treatment. That can happen while youre in the hospital or within hours or days of receiving treatment. […] You may need to keep taking prescribed medicines for three to six months. If you have broken heart syndrome, the best thing to do to take care of yourself is to take your medication and see your provider as recommended. These are both important because of the long-term risks that come with takotsubo cardiomyopathy.

• #50 Broken heart syndrome – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/broken-heart-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20354617

  Medicines are used to treat symptoms of broken heart syndrome. […] To prevent another episode of broken heart syndrome, many healthcare professionals recommend long-term treatment with beta blockers or similar medicines. These medicines block the potentially harmful effects of stress hormones on the heart. […] Always tell your healthcare team about the medicines you take, including those bought without a prescription. When starting a new medicine, talk to your care team about the potential risks and side effects.

• #51 Broken heart syndrome | UM Health-Sparrow

  https://www.uofmhealthsparrow.org/departments-conditions/conditions/broken-heart-syndrome

  Broken heart syndrome is a heart condition that’s often brought on by stressful situations and extreme emotions. […] Medicines are used to treat symptoms of broken heart syndrome. […] To prevent another episode of broken heart syndrome, many healthcare professionals recommend long-term treatment with beta blockers or similar medicines. These medicines block the potentially harmful effects of stress hormones on the heart. […] Once it’s clear that broken heart syndrome is the cause of the symptoms, medicines may be given to reduce the strain on the heart. Medicines also can help prevent further episodes of broken heart syndrome. […] Surgeries and procedures that are often used to treat a heart attack aren’t helpful in treating broken heart syndrome. Such treatments open blocked arteries. Blocked arteries do not cause broken heart syndrome.

• #52 Takotsubo (Stress) Cardiomyopathy (Broken Heart Syndrome) Treatment & Management: Approach Considerations, Emergency Department Care

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1513631-treatment

  Close follow-up care with a cardiologist in the weeks after diagnosis is recommended for patients with takotsubo cardiomyopathy to ensure resolution of the cardiomyopathy, usually with serial echocardiograms. Thereafter, annual clinical follow-up is advised, because the long-term effects and natural history of takotsubo cardiomyopathy are unknown. […] Consultation with a cardiologist is necessary, in that coronary angiography is required for the diagnosis of takotsubo cardiomyopathy. Patients may need to be transferred to a facility with a cardiologist and a cardiac catheterization laboratory. […] Patients with takotsubo (stress) cardiomyopathy (broken heart syndrome) should be treated as having acute coronary syndrome (ACS) until proved otherwise. Addressing the airway, breathing, and circulation; establishing intravenous (IV) access; and providing supplemental oxygen and cardiac monitoring should take precedence.

• #53 Takotsubo (Stress) Cardiomyopathy (Broken Heart Syndrome) Treatment & Management: Approach Considerations, Emergency Department Care

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1513631-treatment

  Close follow-up care with a cardiologist in the weeks after diagnosis is recommended for patients with takotsubo cardiomyopathy to ensure resolution of the cardiomyopathy, usually with serial echocardiograms. Thereafter, annual clinical follow-up is advised, because the long-term effects and natural history of takotsubo cardiomyopathy are unknown. […] Consultation with a cardiologist is necessary, in that coronary angiography is required for the diagnosis of takotsubo cardiomyopathy. Patients may need to be transferred to a facility with a cardiologist and a cardiac catheterization laboratory. […] Patients with takotsubo (stress) cardiomyopathy (broken heart syndrome) should be treated as having acute coronary syndrome (ACS) until proved otherwise. Addressing the airway, breathing, and circulation; establishing intravenous (IV) access; and providing supplemental oxygen and cardiac monitoring should take precedence.

• #54 Risk of Hospital Readmission High for ‘Broken Heart’ Syndrome | NYU Langone News

  https://nyulangone.org/news/risk-hospital-readmission-high-broken-heart-syndrome

  Though not having a heart attack, patients with broken heart syndrome still face considerable risk of hospital readmission and in-hospital death. […] Physicians should monitor Takotsubo patients carefully. […] Takotsubo patients should be given a detailed discharge plan and counseled on potential reasons to revisit their doctor, such as difficulty breathing or swelling of the legs, says study co-lead investigator and interventional cardiologist Nathaniel Smilowitz, MD, an assistant professor of medicine at NYU Langone. These are very sick patients who need close follow-up. […] The challenge for the healthcare community is that broken heart syndrome is not as well understood, says study co-lead investigator Anais Hausvater, MD, a postdoctoral fellow at NYU Langone. To help these patients, physicians need to be more aware of this condition.

• #55 What is Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy (Broken Heart Syndrome)? | Catholic Health – The Right Way To Care

  https://www.chsbuffalo.org/blog/broken-heart-syndrome/

  Broken heart syndrome is a condition that in medical terms we call takutsubo cardiomyopathy. […] It is important that patients get started on heart failure medications because in many cases the heart strength can return back to normal in a matter of months or years. […] The good news is, this condition is temporary and easily treatable with medication, and most patients recover quickly. […] After experiencing broken heart syndrome, your cardiologist may recommend starting an exercise routine or a cardiac rehabilitation program to strengthen your heart. […] Avoiding stressful situations, and taking up stress relief interventions, such as yoga or meditation, are also recommended.

• #56 Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy

  https://www.svhhearthealth.com.au/conditions/takotsubo-cardiomyopathy

  The good news is that the heart muscle usually heals within 2-4 weeks, and most people fully recover within two months. […] It is important to manage any physical or emotional stress that may have triggered your condition. […] Cardiac rehabilitation teaches you how to stay healthy, feel more confident managing your condition and reduce the chance of getting sick again.

• #57 Broken Heart Syndrome: How Stress Can Affect Your Heart  – Stony Brook Medicine Health News

  https://health.stonybrookmedicine.edu/broken-heart-syndrome-how-stress-can-affect-your-heart/

  Also known as Takotsubo cardiomyopathy or stress cardiomyopathy, Broken Heart Syndrome is a temporary heart condition often triggered by extreme emotional or physical stress. […] A doctor can confirm the diagnosis and provide guidance on managing stress and heart health. […] Prompt evaluation and treatment are essential for the best possible outcome. Those who have gone through an extreme emotional event and feel heart-related symptoms, or who experience symptoms that persist beyond a few weeks should also see a doctor. […] As with all heart-health issues, managing stress through healthy coping mechanisms, such as mindfulness, exercise and social support, can play a vital role in maintaining cardiovascular health. […] The Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Stony Brook Southampton Hospital is one of the few nationally certified programs on Long Island. Our team of nurse practitioners, cardiac registered nurses, exercise physiologists, and physical and respiratory therapists provide a personalized treatment plan and seamlessly communicate the continuum of care with your medical team.

• #58 What is Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy (Broken Heart Syndrome)? | Catholic Health – The Right Way To Care

  https://www.chsbuffalo.org/blog/broken-heart-syndrome/

  Broken heart syndrome is a condition that in medical terms we call takutsubo cardiomyopathy. […] It is important that patients get started on heart failure medications because in many cases the heart strength can return back to normal in a matter of months or years. […] The good news is, this condition is temporary and easily treatable with medication, and most patients recover quickly. […] After experiencing broken heart syndrome, your cardiologist may recommend starting an exercise routine or a cardiac rehabilitation program to strengthen your heart. […] Avoiding stressful situations, and taking up stress relief interventions, such as yoga or meditation, are also recommended.

• #59 What Is Broken Heart Syndrome? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention

  https://www.everydayhealth.com/heart-health/broken-heart-syndrome/guide/

  Symptoms of broken heart syndrome resemble those of a heart attack. According to the Cleveland Clinic, they typically occur within minutes or hours of the traumatizing event. […] The good news is that broken heart syndrome is usually treatable, but it’s important to know the signs so you can get help. […] Doctors typically treat the condition as they would a heart attack and patients usually stay in the hospital until they feel better. […] No interventions have been proven to prevent broken heart syndrome. But since sudden distress is a known risk factor, it may be helpful to learn ways to manage stressful situations. […] Healthy lifestyle habits can also keep your heart strong. These include: Exercise. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends at least 150 minutes of physical activity per week.

• #60 Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy – Broken Heart Syndrome – BHF

  https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/conditions/takotsubo-cardiomyopathy

  Takotsubo syndrome, also known as broken heart syndrome, is a condition where your heart muscle changes shape and suddenly weakens. […] The condition is usually temporary and happens to some people when their body is coping with overwhelming physical or emotional stress. […] Your local GP service and healthcare team are there to help you. But if you’re feeling concerned and would like emotional support, our cardiac nurses can help you too. […] If you’ve been diagnosed with takotsubo syndrome, you might recover within a couple of months, after your body starts to cope better with any stress you’ve been going through. To manage your symptoms and help your heart recover, your doctor might give you any of the following medicines: […] As takotsubo syndrome is usually caused by stress or trauma, you might find it helpful to talk to a counsellor or clinical psychologist during and after your recovery. […] In rarer cases your heart might permanently change shape and symptoms might not completely go away.

• #61 From the Starting Line | American Heart Month and the Broken Heart Syndrome

  https://www.acc.org/latest-in-cardiology/articles/2019/02/01/12/42/from-the-starting-line-american-heart-month-and-the-broken-heart-syndrome

  My patient was right. Her emotional symptoms were the trigger for her clinical presentation. I discussed the role of coronary angiography with left ventriculogram for evaluating her coronaries and confirming our suspicion for Takotsubo cardiomyopathy. […] She was counselled on the importance of avoiding emotional stress. Echocardiogram prior to discharge showed resolution of her regional wall motion abnormalities. Her discharge medications included aspirin and lisinopril. At her post-hospitalization follow-up, she informed me that she had adopted stress-alleviating techniques into her daily routine at work and she had not experienced any episodes of chest pain. […] As cardiovascular health care providers, let’s take time to reduce stress in our personal lives, strive for work-life balance, alleviate stress in the lives of our loved ones, and diligently watch for Takotsubo cardiomyopathy in our patients.

• #62 Broken heart syndrome is on the rise, especially among older women | American Heart Association

  https://www.heart.org/en/news/2021/10/13/broken-heart-syndrome-is-on-the-rise-especially-among-older-women

  Broken heart syndrome, a life-threatening condition whose symptoms mimic a heart attack, is on the upswing, according to new research that shows the sharpest increases among women 50 and older. […] The overall increase wasn’t unexpected as the condition has become increasingly recognized among medical professionals, said Dr. Susan Cheng, the study’s senior author. […] Cheng said more research is needed to understand the risks and reasons why broken heart syndrome seems to disproportionately affect middle-aged to older women. […] The study, she said, serves as a potent reminder that everyone needs be proactive about their mental health, especially those with cardiovascular risks. […] „We can’t avoid all stress in life, but it is important for patients to develop healthy coping mechanisms. Some strategies include mindfulness meditation, yoga, exercise, eating healthy, getting adequate sleep and cultivating social relationships for support systems,” Michos said. „For patients with significant psychological stress, a referral to a clinical psychologist or other clinician with expertise in mental health is recommended.”

• #63 Is Broken Heart Syndrome Real? | Mass General Brigham

  https://www.massgeneralbrigham.org/en/about/newsroom/articles/is-broken-heart-syndrome-real

  Broken heart syndrome may sound like a curse suffered by characters in fairy tales, but its actually a very real and serious condition though fortunately rare. […] Broken heart syndrome, or Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, refers to development of temporary weakening of the heart muscle following either a very positive or very negative emotional or physically stressful event, explains Dr. Sarma. […] While rare, the syndrome can recur, so we encourage all patients to work on managing stress, particularly if that was a trigger for the syndrome. […] Treatment can include medication, rest, and further monitoring. Medications like beta blockers and either ace-inhibitors or angiotensin receptor blockers (which treat high blood pressure or heart failure) can be used. Other medications can also treat low heart function. With this treatment, the heart function usually returns to normal, says Dr. Sarma. […] Seeking support for anxiety and depression, starting a meditation practice, exercising regularly, and getting enough sleep are all ways to help reduce stress.

• #64 Broken Heart Syndrome | CommonSpirit Health

  https://www.commonspirit.org/conditions-treatments/broken-heart-syndrome

  You may be in intensive care for a short time. You may stay in the hospital for a few days. After you leave the hospital, you may have some more tests. These tests are to check how well your heart is pumping blood. […] You will likely take medicines for a short time to help your heart muscle recover. These may include medicines that make it easier for your heart to pump blood. Some people may need to take medicines long-term. […] Be safe with medicines. Take your medicines exactly as prescribed. Call your doctor if you think you are having a problem with your medicine. […] If you take a blood thinner, be sure to get instructions about how to take your medicine safely. Blood thinners can cause serious bleeding problems. […] Lead a heart-healthy lifestyle. Here are some tips: If your doctor recommends it, get more exercise. Walking is a good option for many. Bit by bit, increase the time you’re active every day. Try for at least 30 minutes on most days of the week.

• #65 Broken Heart Syndrome | CommonSpirit Health

  https://www.commonspirit.org/conditions-treatments/broken-heart-syndrome

  You may be in intensive care for a short time. You may stay in the hospital for a few days. After you leave the hospital, you may have some more tests. These tests are to check how well your heart is pumping blood. […] You will likely take medicines for a short time to help your heart muscle recover. These may include medicines that make it easier for your heart to pump blood. Some people may need to take medicines long-term. […] Be safe with medicines. Take your medicines exactly as prescribed. Call your doctor if you think you are having a problem with your medicine. […] If you take a blood thinner, be sure to get instructions about how to take your medicine safely. Blood thinners can cause serious bleeding problems. […] Lead a heart-healthy lifestyle. Here are some tips: If your doctor recommends it, get more exercise. Walking is a good option for many. Bit by bit, increase the time you’re active every day. Try for at least 30 minutes on most days of the week.

• #66 Broken Heart Syndrome | CommonSpirit Health

  https://www.commonspirit.org/conditions-treatments/broken-heart-syndrome

  Try to quit smoking. If you can’t quit, cut back as much as you can. If you need help quitting, talk to your doctor about stop-smoking programs and medicines. These can increase your chances of quitting for good. […] Eat a healthy diet that is low in saturated fat and salt and is full of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. […] Stay at a weight that’s healthy for you. Talk to your doctor if you need help with this.

• #67 Broken Heart Syndrome | CommonSpirit Health

  https://www.commonspirit.org/conditions-treatments/broken-heart-syndrome

  Try to quit smoking. If you can’t quit, cut back as much as you can. If you need help quitting, talk to your doctor about stop-smoking programs and medicines. These can increase your chances of quitting for good. […] Eat a healthy diet that is low in saturated fat and salt and is full of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. […] Stay at a weight that’s healthy for you. Talk to your doctor if you need help with this.

• #68 Broken Heart Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments

  https://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/can-you-die-broken-heart

  Broken heart syndrome is a condition with symptoms that may feel like a heart attack, such as chest pain and shortness of breath. […] While your doctor makes a diagnosis, you’ll have the same treatment as if you had a heart attack. You’ll probably need to stay in the hospital for a while. […] When your doctor is sure that you have broken heart syndrome, they may give you medicines to help ease the strain on your heart and prevent it from happening again. These include: ACE inhibitors, Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs), Beta-blockers, Diuretics (water pills). […] There’s no way to prevent broken heart syndrome. But reducing your stress levels and learning how to deal with problems can reduce your risk. […] Taking care of your overall health is another way to help you manage physical and emotional stress: Exercise regularly, Eat a nutritious diet low in processed foods and sugar, Get seven to nine hours of sleep a night, Spend time with your friends and family, Stay up to date with your medical care, Avoid smoking, drinking a lot of alcohol, and doing drugs. […] Most people recover in a few weeks. Some people feel fatigued for a while afterward, which could make you feel depressed. You should talk to your doctor if this happens.

• #69 Broken Heart Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments

  https://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/can-you-die-broken-heart

  Broken heart syndrome is a condition with symptoms that may feel like a heart attack, such as chest pain and shortness of breath. […] While your doctor makes a diagnosis, you’ll have the same treatment as if you had a heart attack. You’ll probably need to stay in the hospital for a while. […] When your doctor is sure that you have broken heart syndrome, they may give you medicines to help ease the strain on your heart and prevent it from happening again. These include: ACE inhibitors, Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs), Beta-blockers, Diuretics (water pills). […] There’s no way to prevent broken heart syndrome. But reducing your stress levels and learning how to deal with problems can reduce your risk. […] Taking care of your overall health is another way to help you manage physical and emotional stress: Exercise regularly, Eat a nutritious diet low in processed foods and sugar, Get seven to nine hours of sleep a night, Spend time with your friends and family, Stay up to date with your medical care, Avoid smoking, drinking a lot of alcohol, and doing drugs. […] Most people recover in a few weeks. Some people feel fatigued for a while afterward, which could make you feel depressed. You should talk to your doctor if this happens.

• #70 Broken Heart Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments

  https://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/can-you-die-broken-heart

  Broken heart syndrome is a condition with symptoms that may feel like a heart attack, such as chest pain and shortness of breath. […] While your doctor makes a diagnosis, you’ll have the same treatment as if you had a heart attack. You’ll probably need to stay in the hospital for a while. […] When your doctor is sure that you have broken heart syndrome, they may give you medicines to help ease the strain on your heart and prevent it from happening again. These include: ACE inhibitors, Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs), Beta-blockers, Diuretics (water pills). […] There’s no way to prevent broken heart syndrome. But reducing your stress levels and learning how to deal with problems can reduce your risk. […] Taking care of your overall health is another way to help you manage physical and emotional stress: Exercise regularly, Eat a nutritious diet low in processed foods and sugar, Get seven to nine hours of sleep a night, Spend time with your friends and family, Stay up to date with your medical care, Avoid smoking, drinking a lot of alcohol, and doing drugs. […] Most people recover in a few weeks. Some people feel fatigued for a while afterward, which could make you feel depressed. You should talk to your doctor if this happens.

• #71 What Is Broken Heart Syndrome? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention

  https://www.everydayhealth.com/heart-health/broken-heart-syndrome/guide/

  Symptoms of broken heart syndrome resemble those of a heart attack. According to the Cleveland Clinic, they typically occur within minutes or hours of the traumatizing event. […] The good news is that broken heart syndrome is usually treatable, but it’s important to know the signs so you can get help. […] Doctors typically treat the condition as they would a heart attack and patients usually stay in the hospital until they feel better. […] No interventions have been proven to prevent broken heart syndrome. But since sudden distress is a known risk factor, it may be helpful to learn ways to manage stressful situations. […] Healthy lifestyle habits can also keep your heart strong. These include: Exercise. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends at least 150 minutes of physical activity per week.

• #72 Takotsubo cardiomyopathy: The tale of a broken heart

  https://www.myamericannurse.com/takotsubo-cardiomyopathy-the-tale-of-a-broken-heart/

  Nurses should have a high suspicion of Takotsubo syndrome in patients with symptoms of acute cardiac syndrome or acute heart failure who recently experienced a significant emotional or physical event. […] Understanding the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of TTS can help nurses care for and support patients. […] Given that the incidence of TTS has increased to 7.8%, nurses should be aware of the condition as a differential diagnosis, especially in postmenopausal women who report difficulty breathing and chest pain after a physically or emotionally stressful event. […] Initial nursing care of a patient with TTS may include cardiac and hemodynamic monitoring, laboratory testing, and assessing for signs or symptoms of heart failure or shock. […] Nurses can educate patients about healthy coping strategies for managing stress to prevent a reoccurrence of TTS. […] A diagnosis of TTS may be intimidating. Nurses can reassure patients by educating them about the treatment and reversibility of the diagnosis.

• #73 Takotsubo cardiomyopathy: The tale of a broken heart

  https://www.myamericannurse.com/takotsubo-cardiomyopathy-the-tale-of-a-broken-heart/

  Nurses should have a high suspicion of Takotsubo syndrome in patients with symptoms of acute cardiac syndrome or acute heart failure who recently experienced a significant emotional or physical event. […] Understanding the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of TTS can help nurses care for and support patients. […] Given that the incidence of TTS has increased to 7.8%, nurses should be aware of the condition as a differential diagnosis, especially in postmenopausal women who report difficulty breathing and chest pain after a physically or emotionally stressful event. […] Initial nursing care of a patient with TTS may include cardiac and hemodynamic monitoring, laboratory testing, and assessing for signs or symptoms of heart failure or shock. […] Nurses can educate patients about healthy coping strategies for managing stress to prevent a reoccurrence of TTS. […] A diagnosis of TTS may be intimidating. Nurses can reassure patients by educating them about the treatment and reversibility of the diagnosis.

• #74 (PDF) The broken heart syndrome: providing nursing care to patients with Takotsubo

  https://www.academia.edu/39018565/The_broken_heart_syndrome_providing_nursing_care_to_patients_with_Takotsubo

  Supportive care is especially important in the TC management. […] The exact cause of TCM is unknown, but the main theory is that the syndrome is triggered by an excessive release of catecholamines, a consequence of factors related to stress or severe emotional distress. […] The syndrome is broadly categorized into Primary and Secondary TCM. Primary TCM manifests when symptoms of myocardial damage, typically triggered by emotional stress, lead to hospitalization. On the other hand, Secondary TCM occurs as a secondary complication in patients hospitalized for various medical, surgical, obstetric, anesthetic, or psychiatric conditions, driven by the activation of the sympathetic nervous system and the release of catecholamines. […] Recognizing this link empowers individuals with TCM to manage their condition effectively through stress-reduction techniques and by navigating or mitigating stressful situations.

• #75 Takotsubo cardiomyopathy: Healing a broken heart

  https://www.myamericannurse.com/takotsubo-cardiomyopathy-healing-broken-heart/

  Judy is admitted to the hospital and prescribed a low-dose angiotension-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor and a beta-blocker to reduce the workload on the heart. […] The initial nursing care for these patients involves monitoring cardiac and hemodynamic status, providing supportive measures, and assessing for signs of heart failure or cardiogenic shock. […] Because stress appears to be a trigger for Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, it is recommended that patients learn healthy coping strategies to manage their stress. […] Nurses can help reassure then and relieve stress by providing information about Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, including the low rate of recurrence and its reversibility.

• #76 Takotsubo cardiomyopathy: The tale of a broken heart

  https://www.myamericannurse.com/takotsubo-cardiomyopathy-the-tale-of-a-broken-heart/

  Nurses should have a high suspicion of Takotsubo syndrome in patients with symptoms of acute cardiac syndrome or acute heart failure who recently experienced a significant emotional or physical event. […] Understanding the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of TTS can help nurses care for and support patients. […] Given that the incidence of TTS has increased to 7.8%, nurses should be aware of the condition as a differential diagnosis, especially in postmenopausal women who report difficulty breathing and chest pain after a physically or emotionally stressful event. […] Initial nursing care of a patient with TTS may include cardiac and hemodynamic monitoring, laboratory testing, and assessing for signs or symptoms of heart failure or shock. […] Nurses can educate patients about healthy coping strategies for managing stress to prevent a reoccurrence of TTS. […] A diagnosis of TTS may be intimidating. Nurses can reassure patients by educating them about the treatment and reversibility of the diagnosis.

• #77 (PDF) The broken heart syndrome: providing nursing care to patients with Takotsubo

  https://www.academia.edu/39018565/The_broken_heart_syndrome_providing_nursing_care_to_patients_with_Takotsubo

  Supportive care is especially important in the TC management. […] The exact cause of TCM is unknown, but the main theory is that the syndrome is triggered by an excessive release of catecholamines, a consequence of factors related to stress or severe emotional distress. […] The syndrome is broadly categorized into Primary and Secondary TCM. Primary TCM manifests when symptoms of myocardial damage, typically triggered by emotional stress, lead to hospitalization. On the other hand, Secondary TCM occurs as a secondary complication in patients hospitalized for various medical, surgical, obstetric, anesthetic, or psychiatric conditions, driven by the activation of the sympathetic nervous system and the release of catecholamines. […] Recognizing this link empowers individuals with TCM to manage their condition effectively through stress-reduction techniques and by navigating or mitigating stressful situations.

• #78 Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy | Stanford Health Care

  https://stanfordhealthcare.org/medical-conditions/blood-heart-circulation/takotsubo-cardiomyopathy.html

  High stress is linked to takotsubo cardiomyopathy. […] Dealing with broken heart syndrome can be a frightening experience, and some people develop depression, anxiety, or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). […] With the right care and treatment, most people with broken heart syndrome make a full recovery. […] Our cardiologists perform minimally invasive procedures to diagnose and treat often overlooked heart conditions, such as takotsubo cardiomyopathy. […] Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy Our cardiologists are skilled at diagnosing takotsubo cardiomyopathy, a rare heart condition, and use advanced treatment techniques to guide recovery.

• #79 Takotsubo cardiomyopathy: The tale of a broken heart

  https://www.myamericannurse.com/takotsubo-cardiomyopathy-the-tale-of-a-broken-heart/

  Nurses should have a high suspicion of Takotsubo syndrome in patients with symptoms of acute cardiac syndrome or acute heart failure who recently experienced a significant emotional or physical event. […] Understanding the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of TTS can help nurses care for and support patients. […] Given that the incidence of TTS has increased to 7.8%, nurses should be aware of the condition as a differential diagnosis, especially in postmenopausal women who report difficulty breathing and chest pain after a physically or emotionally stressful event. […] Initial nursing care of a patient with TTS may include cardiac and hemodynamic monitoring, laboratory testing, and assessing for signs or symptoms of heart failure or shock. […] Nurses can educate patients about healthy coping strategies for managing stress to prevent a reoccurrence of TTS. […] A diagnosis of TTS may be intimidating. Nurses can reassure patients by educating them about the treatment and reversibility of the diagnosis.

• #80 Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy – Broken Heart Syndrome – BHF

  https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/conditions/takotsubo-cardiomyopathy

  Takotsubo syndrome, also known as broken heart syndrome, is a condition where your heart muscle changes shape and suddenly weakens. […] The condition is usually temporary and happens to some people when their body is coping with overwhelming physical or emotional stress. […] Your local GP service and healthcare team are there to help you. But if you’re feeling concerned and would like emotional support, our cardiac nurses can help you too. […] If you’ve been diagnosed with takotsubo syndrome, you might recover within a couple of months, after your body starts to cope better with any stress you’ve been going through. To manage your symptoms and help your heart recover, your doctor might give you any of the following medicines: […] As takotsubo syndrome is usually caused by stress or trauma, you might find it helpful to talk to a counsellor or clinical psychologist during and after your recovery. […] In rarer cases your heart might permanently change shape and symptoms might not completely go away.

• #81 Rare But Real—Broken Heart Syndrome Is A Hidden Risk for Healthcare Workers – Daily Nurse

  https://www.dailynurse.com/rare-but-real-broken-heart-syndrome-is-a-hidden-risk-for-healthcare-workers/

  If healthcare workers want to keep doing what they love without burning out or risking serious health complications like broken heart syndrome, they need to make self-care a priority. […] Chronic pain leads to stress, and over time, that stress can take a toll on the heart. […] The reality is that broken heart syndrome is just one of many heart-related issues that can crop up due to long-term stress, and it doesnt get the attention it really deserves. […] Broken heart syndrome often occurs due to physical or emotional stress. […] Its so crucial for people in high-stress jobs to recognize the damage stress can do to their bodies and figure out how to manage it before it leads to bigger problems. […] The good news is that broken heart syndrome and other stress-related conditions are preventable with the right tools, support, and awareness.

• #82 Broken heart syndrome is on the rise, especially among older women | American Heart Association

  https://www.heart.org/en/news/2021/10/13/broken-heart-syndrome-is-on-the-rise-especially-among-older-women

  Broken heart syndrome, a life-threatening condition whose symptoms mimic a heart attack, is on the upswing, according to new research that shows the sharpest increases among women 50 and older. […] The overall increase wasn’t unexpected as the condition has become increasingly recognized among medical professionals, said Dr. Susan Cheng, the study’s senior author. […] Cheng said more research is needed to understand the risks and reasons why broken heart syndrome seems to disproportionately affect middle-aged to older women. […] The study, she said, serves as a potent reminder that everyone needs be proactive about their mental health, especially those with cardiovascular risks. […] „We can’t avoid all stress in life, but it is important for patients to develop healthy coping mechanisms. Some strategies include mindfulness meditation, yoga, exercise, eating healthy, getting adequate sleep and cultivating social relationships for support systems,” Michos said. „For patients with significant psychological stress, a referral to a clinical psychologist or other clinician with expertise in mental health is recommended.”

• #83 Rare But Real—Broken Heart Syndrome Is A Hidden Risk for Healthcare Workers – Daily Nurse

  https://www.dailynurse.com/rare-but-real-broken-heart-syndrome-is-a-hidden-risk-for-healthcare-workers/

  If healthcare workers want to keep doing what they love without burning out or risking serious health complications like broken heart syndrome, they need to make self-care a priority. […] Chronic pain leads to stress, and over time, that stress can take a toll on the heart. […] The reality is that broken heart syndrome is just one of many heart-related issues that can crop up due to long-term stress, and it doesnt get the attention it really deserves. […] Broken heart syndrome often occurs due to physical or emotional stress. […] Its so crucial for people in high-stress jobs to recognize the damage stress can do to their bodies and figure out how to manage it before it leads to bigger problems. […] The good news is that broken heart syndrome and other stress-related conditions are preventable with the right tools, support, and awareness.

• #84 Broken Heart Syndrome | CommonSpirit Health

  https://www.commonspirit.org/conditions-treatments/broken-heart-syndrome

  You may be in intensive care for a short time. You may stay in the hospital for a few days. After you leave the hospital, you may have some more tests. These tests are to check how well your heart is pumping blood. […] You will likely take medicines for a short time to help your heart muscle recover. These may include medicines that make it easier for your heart to pump blood. Some people may need to take medicines long-term. […] Be safe with medicines. Take your medicines exactly as prescribed. Call your doctor if you think you are having a problem with your medicine. […] If you take a blood thinner, be sure to get instructions about how to take your medicine safely. Blood thinners can cause serious bleeding problems. […] Lead a heart-healthy lifestyle. Here are some tips: If your doctor recommends it, get more exercise. Walking is a good option for many. Bit by bit, increase the time you’re active every day. Try for at least 30 minutes on most days of the week.

• #85 Broken Heart Syndrome | CommonSpirit Health

  https://www.commonspirit.org/conditions-treatments/broken-heart-syndrome

  You may be in intensive care for a short time. You may stay in the hospital for a few days. After you leave the hospital, you may have some more tests. These tests are to check how well your heart is pumping blood. […] You will likely take medicines for a short time to help your heart muscle recover. These may include medicines that make it easier for your heart to pump blood. Some people may need to take medicines long-term. […] Be safe with medicines. Take your medicines exactly as prescribed. Call your doctor if you think you are having a problem with your medicine. […] If you take a blood thinner, be sure to get instructions about how to take your medicine safely. Blood thinners can cause serious bleeding problems. […] Lead a heart-healthy lifestyle. Here are some tips: If your doctor recommends it, get more exercise. Walking is a good option for many. Bit by bit, increase the time you’re active every day. Try for at least 30 minutes on most days of the week.

• #86 Broken Heart Syndrome | CommonSpirit Health

  https://www.commonspirit.org/conditions-treatments/broken-heart-syndrome

  You may be in intensive care for a short time. You may stay in the hospital for a few days. After you leave the hospital, you may have some more tests. These tests are to check how well your heart is pumping blood. […] You will likely take medicines for a short time to help your heart muscle recover. These may include medicines that make it easier for your heart to pump blood. Some people may need to take medicines long-term. […] Be safe with medicines. Take your medicines exactly as prescribed. Call your doctor if you think you are having a problem with your medicine. […] If you take a blood thinner, be sure to get instructions about how to take your medicine safely. Blood thinners can cause serious bleeding problems. […] Lead a heart-healthy lifestyle. Here are some tips: If your doctor recommends it, get more exercise. Walking is a good option for many. Bit by bit, increase the time you’re active every day. Try for at least 30 minutes on most days of the week.

• #87 Broken heart syndrome – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/broken-heart-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20354617

  Medicines are used to treat symptoms of broken heart syndrome. […] To prevent another episode of broken heart syndrome, many healthcare professionals recommend long-term treatment with beta blockers or similar medicines. These medicines block the potentially harmful effects of stress hormones on the heart. […] Always tell your healthcare team about the medicines you take, including those bought without a prescription. When starting a new medicine, talk to your care team about the potential risks and side effects.

• #88

  https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/aftercareinformation/pages/conditions.aspx?hwid=abs1989

  With broken heart syndrome, the heart has trouble pumping blood normally. […] Broken heart syndrome causes the same symptoms as a heart attack, but it’s not a heart attack. […] You will likely take medicines for a short time to help your heart muscle recover. […] Follow-up care is a key part of your treatment and safety. […] Be safe with medicines. Take your medicines exactly as prescribed. […] Lead a heart-healthy lifestyle. […] Watch closely for changes in your health, and be sure to contact your doctor or nurse advice line if you have any problems.

• #89 Broken Heart Syndrome: Symptoms & Causes

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17857-broken-heart-syndrome

  Because broken heart syndrome shares symptoms with a heart attack, you should go to a hospital if you have any heart attack symptoms. Those include: Chest pain (angina). Trouble breathing or shortness of breath. Unexpected fainting or passing out, or multiple instances where you become dizzy and nearly pass out. Heart palpitations. An unusually slow or fast heartbeat or one that skips or adds beats. […] Its common to hear people talk about a broken heart when theyre talking about their emotions. But broken heart syndrome (also known as takotsubo cardiomyopathy) is real and can happen after sudden emotional or physical stressors affect you.

• #90 Broken Heart Syndrome: Symptoms & Causes

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17857-broken-heart-syndrome

  Because broken heart syndrome shares symptoms with a heart attack, you should go to a hospital if you have any heart attack symptoms. Those include: Chest pain (angina). Trouble breathing or shortness of breath. Unexpected fainting or passing out, or multiple instances where you become dizzy and nearly pass out. Heart palpitations. An unusually slow or fast heartbeat or one that skips or adds beats. […] Its common to hear people talk about a broken heart when theyre talking about their emotions. But broken heart syndrome (also known as takotsubo cardiomyopathy) is real and can happen after sudden emotional or physical stressors affect you.

• #91 Broken Heart Syndrome: Symptoms & Causes

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17857-broken-heart-syndrome

  Because broken heart syndrome shares symptoms with a heart attack, you should go to a hospital if you have any heart attack symptoms. Those include: Chest pain (angina). Trouble breathing or shortness of breath. Unexpected fainting or passing out, or multiple instances where you become dizzy and nearly pass out. Heart palpitations. An unusually slow or fast heartbeat or one that skips or adds beats. […] Its common to hear people talk about a broken heart when theyre talking about their emotions. But broken heart syndrome (also known as takotsubo cardiomyopathy) is real and can happen after sudden emotional or physical stressors affect you.

• #92 Broken Heart Syndrome: Symptoms & Causes

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17857-broken-heart-syndrome

  Because broken heart syndrome shares symptoms with a heart attack, you should go to a hospital if you have any heart attack symptoms. Those include: Chest pain (angina). Trouble breathing or shortness of breath. Unexpected fainting or passing out, or multiple instances where you become dizzy and nearly pass out. Heart palpitations. An unusually slow or fast heartbeat or one that skips or adds beats. […] Its common to hear people talk about a broken heart when theyre talking about their emotions. But broken heart syndrome (also known as takotsubo cardiomyopathy) is real and can happen after sudden emotional or physical stressors affect you.

• #93 Broken Heart Syndrome: Symptoms & Causes

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17857-broken-heart-syndrome

  Because broken heart syndrome shares symptoms with a heart attack, you should go to a hospital if you have any heart attack symptoms. Those include: Chest pain (angina). Trouble breathing or shortness of breath. Unexpected fainting or passing out, or multiple instances where you become dizzy and nearly pass out. Heart palpitations. An unusually slow or fast heartbeat or one that skips or adds beats. […] Its common to hear people talk about a broken heart when theyre talking about their emotions. But broken heart syndrome (also known as takotsubo cardiomyopathy) is real and can happen after sudden emotional or physical stressors affect you.

• #94 Risk of Hospital Readmission High for ‘Broken Heart’ Syndrome | NYU Langone News

  https://nyulangone.org/news/risk-hospital-readmission-high-broken-heart-syndrome

  Though not having a heart attack, patients with broken heart syndrome still face considerable risk of hospital readmission and in-hospital death. […] Physicians should monitor Takotsubo patients carefully. […] Takotsubo patients should be given a detailed discharge plan and counseled on potential reasons to revisit their doctor, such as difficulty breathing or swelling of the legs, says study co-lead investigator and interventional cardiologist Nathaniel Smilowitz, MD, an assistant professor of medicine at NYU Langone. These are very sick patients who need close follow-up. […] The challenge for the healthcare community is that broken heart syndrome is not as well understood, says study co-lead investigator Anais Hausvater, MD, a postdoctoral fellow at NYU Langone. To help these patients, physicians need to be more aware of this condition.

• #95

  https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/aftercareinformation/pages/conditions.aspx?hwid=abs1989

  With broken heart syndrome, the heart has trouble pumping blood normally. […] Broken heart syndrome causes the same symptoms as a heart attack, but it’s not a heart attack. […] You will likely take medicines for a short time to help your heart muscle recover. […] Follow-up care is a key part of your treatment and safety. […] Be safe with medicines. Take your medicines exactly as prescribed. […] Lead a heart-healthy lifestyle. […] Watch closely for changes in your health, and be sure to contact your doctor or nurse advice line if you have any problems.

• #96 Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy

  https://www.svhhearthealth.com.au/conditions/takotsubo-cardiomyopathy

  The good news is that the heart muscle usually heals within 2-4 weeks, and most people fully recover within two months. […] It is important to manage any physical or emotional stress that may have triggered your condition. […] Cardiac rehabilitation teaches you how to stay healthy, feel more confident managing your condition and reduce the chance of getting sick again.

• #97 Broken Heart Syndrome: One Nurse’s Journey to the Diagnosis

  https://nursingcecentral.com/broken-heart-syndrome-diagnosis/

  Treatment includes medications such as beta-blockers or ace inhibitors, which will aid in decreasing the stress on the heart and help the heart muscle recover. […] The heart muscle usually heals within two to four weeks. Most people affected by this syndrome fully recover within two to three months. […] I was informed that I had experienced a Type 2 heart attack upon my discharge from the hospital a few days later. […] Different people experience disorders; some may be well-known, and others may be discreet, such as Broken Heart Syndrome.

• #98 Takotsubo (Stress) Cardiomyopathy (Broken Heart Syndrome): Background, Pathophysiology, Etiology

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1513631-overview

  Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, also known as stress cardiomyopathy and „broken heart syndrome,” is a sudden, transient cardiac syndrome that involves dramatic left ventricular apical akinesis and mimics acute coronary syndrome (ACS). […] Patients often present with chest pain, have ST-segment elevation on electrocardiography (ECG), and have elevated cardiac enzyme levels consistent with myocardial infarction (MI). […] The modified Mayo Clinic criteria for diagnosis of takotsubo cardiomyopathy can be applied to a patient at the time of presentation. […] The prognosis in takotsubo (stress) cardiomyopathy (broken heart syndrome) is typically excellent, with nearly 95% of patients experiencing complete recovery within 4-8 weeks. […] Complications occur in 20% of cases of takotsubo cardiomyopathy, particularly in the early stage, and include the following: Left heart failure with and without pulmonary edema, Cardiogenic shock, Left ventricular (LV) outflow obstruction, Mitral regurgitation, Ventricular arrhythmias, LV mural thrombus formation, LV free-wall rupture, Death.

• #99 Takotsubo (Stress) Cardiomyopathy (Broken Heart Syndrome): Background, Pathophysiology, Etiology

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1513631-overview

  Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, also known as stress cardiomyopathy and „broken heart syndrome,” is a sudden, transient cardiac syndrome that involves dramatic left ventricular apical akinesis and mimics acute coronary syndrome (ACS). […] Patients often present with chest pain, have ST-segment elevation on electrocardiography (ECG), and have elevated cardiac enzyme levels consistent with myocardial infarction (MI). […] The modified Mayo Clinic criteria for diagnosis of takotsubo cardiomyopathy can be applied to a patient at the time of presentation. […] The prognosis in takotsubo (stress) cardiomyopathy (broken heart syndrome) is typically excellent, with nearly 95% of patients experiencing complete recovery within 4-8 weeks. […] Complications occur in 20% of cases of takotsubo cardiomyopathy, particularly in the early stage, and include the following: Left heart failure with and without pulmonary edema, Cardiogenic shock, Left ventricular (LV) outflow obstruction, Mitral regurgitation, Ventricular arrhythmias, LV mural thrombus formation, LV free-wall rupture, Death.

• #100 Takotsubo (Stress) Cardiomyopathy (Broken Heart Syndrome): Background, Pathophysiology, Etiology

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1513631-overview

  Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, also known as stress cardiomyopathy and „broken heart syndrome,” is a sudden, transient cardiac syndrome that involves dramatic left ventricular apical akinesis and mimics acute coronary syndrome (ACS). […] Patients often present with chest pain, have ST-segment elevation on electrocardiography (ECG), and have elevated cardiac enzyme levels consistent with myocardial infarction (MI). […] The modified Mayo Clinic criteria for diagnosis of takotsubo cardiomyopathy can be applied to a patient at the time of presentation. […] The prognosis in takotsubo (stress) cardiomyopathy (broken heart syndrome) is typically excellent, with nearly 95% of patients experiencing complete recovery within 4-8 weeks. […] Complications occur in 20% of cases of takotsubo cardiomyopathy, particularly in the early stage, and include the following: Left heart failure with and without pulmonary edema, Cardiogenic shock, Left ventricular (LV) outflow obstruction, Mitral regurgitation, Ventricular arrhythmias, LV mural thrombus formation, LV free-wall rupture, Death.

• #101 Takotsubo (Stress) Cardiomyopathy (Broken Heart Syndrome): Background, Pathophysiology, Etiology

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1513631-overview

  Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, also known as stress cardiomyopathy and „broken heart syndrome,” is a sudden, transient cardiac syndrome that involves dramatic left ventricular apical akinesis and mimics acute coronary syndrome (ACS). […] Patients often present with chest pain, have ST-segment elevation on electrocardiography (ECG), and have elevated cardiac enzyme levels consistent with myocardial infarction (MI). […] The modified Mayo Clinic criteria for diagnosis of takotsubo cardiomyopathy can be applied to a patient at the time of presentation. […] The prognosis in takotsubo (stress) cardiomyopathy (broken heart syndrome) is typically excellent, with nearly 95% of patients experiencing complete recovery within 4-8 weeks. […] Complications occur in 20% of cases of takotsubo cardiomyopathy, particularly in the early stage, and include the following: Left heart failure with and without pulmonary edema, Cardiogenic shock, Left ventricular (LV) outflow obstruction, Mitral regurgitation, Ventricular arrhythmias, LV mural thrombus formation, LV free-wall rupture, Death.

• #102 Takotsubo (Stress) Cardiomyopathy (Broken Heart Syndrome): Background, Pathophysiology, Etiology

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1513631-overview

  Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, also known as stress cardiomyopathy and „broken heart syndrome,” is a sudden, transient cardiac syndrome that involves dramatic left ventricular apical akinesis and mimics acute coronary syndrome (ACS). […] Patients often present with chest pain, have ST-segment elevation on electrocardiography (ECG), and have elevated cardiac enzyme levels consistent with myocardial infarction (MI). […] The modified Mayo Clinic criteria for diagnosis of takotsubo cardiomyopathy can be applied to a patient at the time of presentation. […] The prognosis in takotsubo (stress) cardiomyopathy (broken heart syndrome) is typically excellent, with nearly 95% of patients experiencing complete recovery within 4-8 weeks. […] Complications occur in 20% of cases of takotsubo cardiomyopathy, particularly in the early stage, and include the following: Left heart failure with and without pulmonary edema, Cardiogenic shock, Left ventricular (LV) outflow obstruction, Mitral regurgitation, Ventricular arrhythmias, LV mural thrombus formation, LV free-wall rupture, Death.

• #103 Takotsubo (Stress) Cardiomyopathy (Broken Heart Syndrome): Background, Pathophysiology, Etiology

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1513631-overview

  Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, also known as stress cardiomyopathy and „broken heart syndrome,” is a sudden, transient cardiac syndrome that involves dramatic left ventricular apical akinesis and mimics acute coronary syndrome (ACS). […] Patients often present with chest pain, have ST-segment elevation on electrocardiography (ECG), and have elevated cardiac enzyme levels consistent with myocardial infarction (MI). […] The modified Mayo Clinic criteria for diagnosis of takotsubo cardiomyopathy can be applied to a patient at the time of presentation. […] The prognosis in takotsubo (stress) cardiomyopathy (broken heart syndrome) is typically excellent, with nearly 95% of patients experiencing complete recovery within 4-8 weeks. […] Complications occur in 20% of cases of takotsubo cardiomyopathy, particularly in the early stage, and include the following: Left heart failure with and without pulmonary edema, Cardiogenic shock, Left ventricular (LV) outflow obstruction, Mitral regurgitation, Ventricular arrhythmias, LV mural thrombus formation, LV free-wall rupture, Death.

• #104 What Is Broken Heart Syndrome? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention

  https://www.everydayhealth.com/heart-health/broken-heart-syndrome/guide/

  The majority of people with broken heart syndrome recover completely and don’t have any lasting effects. Complications are rare, but when they do occur, they may include: Low blood pressure, Arrhythmias, or irregular heart beats, Blood clots, Pulmonary edema, a condition that occurs when fluid backs up into the lungs, Heart failure. […] In very rare instances, broken heart syndrome can cause death.

• #105 What Is Broken Heart Syndrome? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention

  https://www.everydayhealth.com/heart-health/broken-heart-syndrome/guide/

  The majority of people with broken heart syndrome recover completely and don’t have any lasting effects. Complications are rare, but when they do occur, they may include: Low blood pressure, Arrhythmias, or irregular heart beats, Blood clots, Pulmonary edema, a condition that occurs when fluid backs up into the lungs, Heart failure. […] In very rare instances, broken heart syndrome can cause death.

• #106 Takotsubo (Stress) Cardiomyopathy (Broken Heart Syndrome): Background, Pathophysiology, Etiology

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1513631-overview

  Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, also known as stress cardiomyopathy and „broken heart syndrome,” is a sudden, transient cardiac syndrome that involves dramatic left ventricular apical akinesis and mimics acute coronary syndrome (ACS). […] Patients often present with chest pain, have ST-segment elevation on electrocardiography (ECG), and have elevated cardiac enzyme levels consistent with myocardial infarction (MI). […] The modified Mayo Clinic criteria for diagnosis of takotsubo cardiomyopathy can be applied to a patient at the time of presentation. […] The prognosis in takotsubo (stress) cardiomyopathy (broken heart syndrome) is typically excellent, with nearly 95% of patients experiencing complete recovery within 4-8 weeks. […] Complications occur in 20% of cases of takotsubo cardiomyopathy, particularly in the early stage, and include the following: Left heart failure with and without pulmonary edema, Cardiogenic shock, Left ventricular (LV) outflow obstruction, Mitral regurgitation, Ventricular arrhythmias, LV mural thrombus formation, LV free-wall rupture, Death.

• #107 Risk of Hospital Readmission High for ‘Broken Heart’ Syndrome | NYU Langone News

  https://nyulangone.org/news/risk-hospital-readmission-high-broken-heart-syndrome

  Though not having a heart attack, patients with broken heart syndrome still face considerable risk of hospital readmission and in-hospital death. […] Physicians should monitor Takotsubo patients carefully. […] Takotsubo patients should be given a detailed discharge plan and counseled on potential reasons to revisit their doctor, such as difficulty breathing or swelling of the legs, says study co-lead investigator and interventional cardiologist Nathaniel Smilowitz, MD, an assistant professor of medicine at NYU Langone. These are very sick patients who need close follow-up. […] The challenge for the healthcare community is that broken heart syndrome is not as well understood, says study co-lead investigator Anais Hausvater, MD, a postdoctoral fellow at NYU Langone. To help these patients, physicians need to be more aware of this condition.

• #108 Broken Heart Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes and Treatments | Conditions | U.S. NewsCalifornia Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Opt-Out Icon

  https://health.usnews.com/conditions/heart-disease/broken-heart-syndrome

  Broken heart syndrome occurs when a person experiences extreme and severe emotional or physical trauma, which triggers a surge of catecholamine hormones, including adrenaline, in the body. […] While there is no standard treatment for broken heart syndrome, several medications used to treat heart failure. […] Most people fully recover from broken heart syndrome in one to four weeks. Initially, you may stay in the hospital for a few days for observation before going home to continue your recovery. During this time, you will be advised to avoid strenuous activity. […] Broken heart syndrome has been shown to recur in about 5% of those who’ve had it before, so it’s important to know how to recognize triggers and manage stress to prevent another episode from occurring. […] While there’s no specific way to prevent broken heart syndrome, experts say that managing stress is critical.

• #109 Is Broken Heart Syndrome Real? | Mass General Brigham

  https://www.massgeneralbrigham.org/en/about/newsroom/articles/is-broken-heart-syndrome-real

  Broken heart syndrome may sound like a curse suffered by characters in fairy tales, but its actually a very real and serious condition though fortunately rare. […] Broken heart syndrome, or Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, refers to development of temporary weakening of the heart muscle following either a very positive or very negative emotional or physically stressful event, explains Dr. Sarma. […] While rare, the syndrome can recur, so we encourage all patients to work on managing stress, particularly if that was a trigger for the syndrome. […] Treatment can include medication, rest, and further monitoring. Medications like beta blockers and either ace-inhibitors or angiotensin receptor blockers (which treat high blood pressure or heart failure) can be used. Other medications can also treat low heart function. With this treatment, the heart function usually returns to normal, says Dr. Sarma. […] Seeking support for anxiety and depression, starting a meditation practice, exercising regularly, and getting enough sleep are all ways to help reduce stress.

• #110 Broken heart syndrome: You can die of a broken heart | Shine365

  https://shine365.marshfieldclinic.org/heart-care/broken-heart-syndrome-you-can-die-of-a-broken-heart/

  While most patients with broken heart syndrome recover within one to four weeks, you can die of broken heart syndrome. Its important to help manage mental and emotional health and knowing the warning signs. […] If someone is already diagnosed with it and treated for it, they will need to work on or have proper care for their mental health and work on techniques to lower their chances of this happening again. […] Too much stress is bad for one’s health. It can be treated. ER docs shouldn’t just tell patients „You are fine, go home.”

• #111 Broken heart syndrome: You can die of a broken heart | Shine365

  https://shine365.marshfieldclinic.org/heart-care/broken-heart-syndrome-you-can-die-of-a-broken-heart/

  While most patients with broken heart syndrome recover within one to four weeks, you can die of broken heart syndrome. Its important to help manage mental and emotional health and knowing the warning signs. […] If someone is already diagnosed with it and treated for it, they will need to work on or have proper care for their mental health and work on techniques to lower their chances of this happening again. […] Too much stress is bad for one’s health. It can be treated. ER docs shouldn’t just tell patients „You are fine, go home.”

• #112 What is Broken Heart Syndrome? | Brown University Health

  https://www.lifespan.org/be-well/what-broken-heart-syndrome

  Broken Heart Syndrome is a real condition. Doctors call it stress-induced cardiomyopathy, or Takotsubo syndrome, because the shape of the heart during the attack resembles an octopus trap (in Japanese: Takotsubo). The Japanese were the first to identify this syndrome in the early 1990s. […] The good news is that this condition is treatable. It is rarely fatal and the large majority of patients makes a complete recovery within a few weeks. […] The less good news is that over the following year or so following an episode of Broken Heart Syndrome, some individuals may have another episode or be readmitted to the hospital for other cardiovascular problems. In others, an ultrasound of the heart still shows that the heart has not quite recovered from the first episode. […] Individuals with a traditional heart attack have diseased heart arteries, while people with Broken Heart syndrome usually do not. […] Women after menopause are at higher risk and researchers are trying to understand why.

• #113 What is Broken Heart Syndrome? | Brown University Health

  https://www.lifespan.org/be-well/what-broken-heart-syndrome

  Broken Heart Syndrome is a real condition. Doctors call it stress-induced cardiomyopathy, or Takotsubo syndrome, because the shape of the heart during the attack resembles an octopus trap (in Japanese: Takotsubo). The Japanese were the first to identify this syndrome in the early 1990s. […] The good news is that this condition is treatable. It is rarely fatal and the large majority of patients makes a complete recovery within a few weeks. […] The less good news is that over the following year or so following an episode of Broken Heart Syndrome, some individuals may have another episode or be readmitted to the hospital for other cardiovascular problems. In others, an ultrasound of the heart still shows that the heart has not quite recovered from the first episode. […] Individuals with a traditional heart attack have diseased heart arteries, while people with Broken Heart syndrome usually do not. […] Women after menopause are at higher risk and researchers are trying to understand why.

• #114 Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy | Saint Luke’s Health System

  https://www.saintlukeskc.org/health-library/takotsubo-cardiomyopathy-0

  TCM is not very common. It most often occurs in older women. But it can happen to men and younger women. […] Experts do know that intense emotions such as grief, fear, or sadness may trigger TCM. Thats why the condition is sometimes called broken heart syndrome. […] Since TCM may mimic an acute heart attack, it may be treated like a heart attack. This may include giving aspirin, nitroglycerin, blood thinners, and even having heart procedures to look at blood flow in the heart arteries. […] You may need to stay in the ICU (intensive care unit) for at least 24 hours. Treatment might include: […] Psychological therapy to address problems such as anxiety and stress. […] Most people fully recover from TCM in 1 to 4 weeks. But some don’t, especially if they are older in age. Short-term risks of heart failure and abnormal heart rhythm can also pose danger to people with TCM, especially early on in the disease.

• #115 Broken Heart Syndrome Is Real | Franciscan Health

  https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/broken-heart-syndrome-is-real

  Broken heart syndrome may feel like you’re having a heart attack, but you’re not. But, it’s important to seek medical care, as the condition could be fatal. […] The resulting symptoms may feel a lot like a heart attack but is a temporary form of heart failure. […] Most people fully recover from this type of broken heart, but in rare cases broken heart syndrome can be fatal. […] It’s critical to act on symptoms of chest pain and difficulty breathing: Get to the ER and let doctors diagnose it. […] Get to the hospital immediately, and let the professionals diagnose your condition. If you truly are experiencing broken heart syndrome, you will likely experience a relatively quick recovery with a low chance for reoccurrence during your lifetime. […] There currently is no way to prevent stress-induced cardiomyopathy, other than learning basic stress management skills. […] Follow a heart-healthy lifestyle and find ways to manage stress – through exercise, yoga, meditation or getting better sleep, for example. […] Controlling other medical conditions may help as well.

• #116 Broken Heart Syndrome: A temporary heart condition triggered by an excessive stress | Bangkok Heart Hospital

  https://www.bangkokhearthospital.com/en/content/broken-heart-syndrome

  It might sound hard to believe that an excessive stress can tremendously lead to serious heart problems. […] Nevertheless, its consequence might be fatal in which timely and effective care is crucially needed. […] Most patients need to be hospitalized while recovering. […] In patients presenting with mild or moderate symptoms, main treatment usually involves certain medications to reduce the strain on the heart and prevent further attacks. […] Taking steps to efficiently manage stress as a major contributing factor can improve heart health and help preventing broken heart syndrome. […] Although broken heart syndrome is a temporary and reversible heart condition, excess stress acts as a trigger factor to provoke the symptoms. The best preventive approach is to efficiently cope with physical and emotional stress to strengthen the hearts health in the long run.

• #117 How a broken heart can lead to the emergency room – Memorial Health System

  https://wearememorial.com/2023/01/how-a-broken-heart-can-lead-to-the-emergency-room/

  Symptoms of broken heart syndrome could vary, but classically are known to mimic the presentation of a heart attack, commonly presenting with chest pain, and at times with shortness of breath, palpitations, lightheadedness or passing out. […] Most patients with broken heart syndrome recover, but a substantial proportion could experience complications such as shock, respiratory failure requiring mechanical ventilation, or even death. […] Once someone is diagnosed with broken heart syndrome, treatment mainly includes medication. […] Its also important to manage stress and keep blood pressure and heart rate well-controlled so the heart doesnt have to work as hard.

• #118 Is Broken Heart Syndrome Real? | Mass General Brigham

  https://www.massgeneralbrigham.org/en/about/newsroom/articles/is-broken-heart-syndrome-real

  Broken heart syndrome may sound like a curse suffered by characters in fairy tales, but its actually a very real and serious condition though fortunately rare. […] Broken heart syndrome, or Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, refers to development of temporary weakening of the heart muscle following either a very positive or very negative emotional or physically stressful event, explains Dr. Sarma. […] While rare, the syndrome can recur, so we encourage all patients to work on managing stress, particularly if that was a trigger for the syndrome. […] Treatment can include medication, rest, and further monitoring. Medications like beta blockers and either ace-inhibitors or angiotensin receptor blockers (which treat high blood pressure or heart failure) can be used. Other medications can also treat low heart function. With this treatment, the heart function usually returns to normal, says Dr. Sarma. […] Seeking support for anxiety and depression, starting a meditation practice, exercising regularly, and getting enough sleep are all ways to help reduce stress.

• #119 Understanding broken heart syndrome in older adults – Enhabit Home Health & Hospice

  https://www.ehab.com/resource/understanding-broken-heart-syndrome-in-older-adults/

  While broken heart syndrome is usually temporary and reversible, it can be serious and, in rare cases, fatal. Complications such as heart failure, arrhythmias and cardiogenic shock can occur. However, with prompt and appropriate treatment, most people recover fully within weeks to months. […] Recognizing the triggers and symptoms and knowing the appropriate steps to take can help those affected by broken heart syndrome recover and lead healthy, fulfilling lives.

• #120 Takotsubo cardiomyopathy: The tale of a broken heart

  https://www.myamericannurse.com/takotsubo-cardiomyopathy-the-tale-of-a-broken-heart/

  Nurses should have a high suspicion of Takotsubo syndrome in patients with symptoms of acute cardiac syndrome or acute heart failure who recently experienced a significant emotional or physical event. […] Understanding the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of TTS can help nurses care for and support patients. […] Given that the incidence of TTS has increased to 7.8%, nurses should be aware of the condition as a differential diagnosis, especially in postmenopausal women who report difficulty breathing and chest pain after a physically or emotionally stressful event. […] Initial nursing care of a patient with TTS may include cardiac and hemodynamic monitoring, laboratory testing, and assessing for signs or symptoms of heart failure or shock. […] Nurses can educate patients about healthy coping strategies for managing stress to prevent a reoccurrence of TTS. […] A diagnosis of TTS may be intimidating. Nurses can reassure patients by educating them about the treatment and reversibility of the diagnosis.

• #121 Is Broken Heart Syndrome Real? | American Heart Association

  https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/cardiomyopathy/what-is-cardiomyopathy-in-adults/is-broken-heart-syndrome-real

  Broken heart syndrome may be misdiagnosed as a heart attack because the symptoms and test results are similar. […] In broken heart syndrome, a part of your heart temporarily enlarges and doesn’t pump well, while the rest of your heart functions normally or with even more forceful contractions. […] The good news: Broken heart syndrome is usually treatable. Most people who experience it make a full recovery within weeks, and they’re at low risk for it happening again. […] If your health care professional thinks you have broken heart syndrome, you may need coronary angiography, a test that uses dye and special X-rays to show the inside of your coronary arteries. Other diagnostic tests are blood tests, EKG, echocardiography (a painless test that uses sound waves to create moving pictures of your heart) and cardiac MRI. […] To keep tabs on your heart health, your health care professional may recommend an echo about a month after you’re diagnosed with the syndrome. Ask how often you should schedule follow-up visits.

• #122 Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK430798/

  Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, also known as Gebrochenes-Herz syndrome, transient apical ballooning syndrome, apical ballooning cardiomyopathy, stress-induced cardiomyopathy, stress cardiomyopathy, and broken-heart syndrome, is a form of non-ischemic cardiomyopathy. […] This activity reviews takotsubo cardiomyopathy and highlights the interprofessional team’s role in the recognition and management of patients affected by it. […] It is important to emphasize that takotsubo cardiomyopathy is a diagnosis of exclusion that can only be made after coronary angiography because of the indistinguishable features from acute coronary disease. […] Guidelines on the management of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy are lacking as there are no prospective randomized data in this regard; thus, management is based on clinical experience and expert consensus (evidence level C). […] The therapy is guided by the patients clinical presentation and hemodynamic status. […] The outlook in most patients with treatment is good, especially with a coordinated interprofessional team managing the case, as outlined above, with the chest pain resolving in a matter of weeks.

• #123 Takotsubo (Stress) Cardiomyopathy (Broken Heart Syndrome): Background, Pathophysiology, Etiology

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1513631-overview

  Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, also known as stress cardiomyopathy and „broken heart syndrome,” is a sudden, transient cardiac syndrome that involves dramatic left ventricular apical akinesis and mimics acute coronary syndrome (ACS). […] Patients often present with chest pain, have ST-segment elevation on electrocardiography (ECG), and have elevated cardiac enzyme levels consistent with myocardial infarction (MI). […] The modified Mayo Clinic criteria for diagnosis of takotsubo cardiomyopathy can be applied to a patient at the time of presentation. […] The prognosis in takotsubo (stress) cardiomyopathy (broken heart syndrome) is typically excellent, with nearly 95% of patients experiencing complete recovery within 4-8 weeks. […] Complications occur in 20% of cases of takotsubo cardiomyopathy, particularly in the early stage, and include the following: Left heart failure with and without pulmonary edema, Cardiogenic shock, Left ventricular (LV) outflow obstruction, Mitral regurgitation, Ventricular arrhythmias, LV mural thrombus formation, LV free-wall rupture, Death.

• #124 Takotsubo (Stress) Cardiomyopathy (Broken Heart Syndrome): Background, Pathophysiology, Etiology

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1513631-overview

  Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, also known as stress cardiomyopathy and „broken heart syndrome,” is a sudden, transient cardiac syndrome that involves dramatic left ventricular apical akinesis and mimics acute coronary syndrome (ACS). […] Patients often present with chest pain, have ST-segment elevation on electrocardiography (ECG), and have elevated cardiac enzyme levels consistent with myocardial infarction (MI). […] The modified Mayo Clinic criteria for diagnosis of takotsubo cardiomyopathy can be applied to a patient at the time of presentation. […] The prognosis in takotsubo (stress) cardiomyopathy (broken heart syndrome) is typically excellent, with nearly 95% of patients experiencing complete recovery within 4-8 weeks. […] Complications occur in 20% of cases of takotsubo cardiomyopathy, particularly in the early stage, and include the following: Left heart failure with and without pulmonary edema, Cardiogenic shock, Left ventricular (LV) outflow obstruction, Mitral regurgitation, Ventricular arrhythmias, LV mural thrombus formation, LV free-wall rupture, Death.

• #125 Takotsubo cardiomyopathy: The tale of a broken heart

  https://www.myamericannurse.com/takotsubo-cardiomyopathy-the-tale-of-a-broken-heart/

  Nurses should have a high suspicion of Takotsubo syndrome in patients with symptoms of acute cardiac syndrome or acute heart failure who recently experienced a significant emotional or physical event. […] Understanding the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of TTS can help nurses care for and support patients. […] Given that the incidence of TTS has increased to 7.8%, nurses should be aware of the condition as a differential diagnosis, especially in postmenopausal women who report difficulty breathing and chest pain after a physically or emotionally stressful event. […] Initial nursing care of a patient with TTS may include cardiac and hemodynamic monitoring, laboratory testing, and assessing for signs or symptoms of heart failure or shock. […] Nurses can educate patients about healthy coping strategies for managing stress to prevent a reoccurrence of TTS. […] A diagnosis of TTS may be intimidating. Nurses can reassure patients by educating them about the treatment and reversibility of the diagnosis.

• #126 Takotsubo (Stress) Cardiomyopathy (Broken Heart Syndrome) Treatment & Management: Approach Considerations, Emergency Department Care

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1513631-treatment

  Close follow-up care with a cardiologist in the weeks after diagnosis is recommended for patients with takotsubo cardiomyopathy to ensure resolution of the cardiomyopathy, usually with serial echocardiograms. Thereafter, annual clinical follow-up is advised, because the long-term effects and natural history of takotsubo cardiomyopathy are unknown. […] Consultation with a cardiologist is necessary, in that coronary angiography is required for the diagnosis of takotsubo cardiomyopathy. Patients may need to be transferred to a facility with a cardiologist and a cardiac catheterization laboratory. […] Patients with takotsubo (stress) cardiomyopathy (broken heart syndrome) should be treated as having acute coronary syndrome (ACS) until proved otherwise. Addressing the airway, breathing, and circulation; establishing intravenous (IV) access; and providing supplemental oxygen and cardiac monitoring should take precedence.

• #127 Takotsubo cardiomyopathy: Healing a broken heart

  https://www.myamericannurse.com/takotsubo-cardiomyopathy-healing-broken-heart/

  Judy is admitted to the hospital and prescribed a low-dose angiotension-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor and a beta-blocker to reduce the workload on the heart. […] The initial nursing care for these patients involves monitoring cardiac and hemodynamic status, providing supportive measures, and assessing for signs of heart failure or cardiogenic shock. […] Because stress appears to be a trigger for Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, it is recommended that patients learn healthy coping strategies to manage their stress. […] Nurses can help reassure then and relieve stress by providing information about Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, including the low rate of recurrence and its reversibility.

• #128 (PDF) The broken heart syndrome: providing nursing care to patients with Takotsubo

  https://www.academia.edu/39018565/The_broken_heart_syndrome_providing_nursing_care_to_patients_with_Takotsubo

  The Takotsubo syndrome is a relatively recently identified entity in cardiology. Its a form of acute, usually reversible, heart failure, with a symptomatology mimicking that of the acute myocardial infarction, but distinct from it. […] The recommended practices for nursing care must address both the physical and the socio-emotional dimensions of the syndrome, and include: identification of signs of cardiogenic shock, heart failure, and arrhythmias. Furthermore, correct administration of the medical treatment, relief from pain and prevention of its worsening, removal of stressful factors, psychological and or psychiatric and/or social support are also important for the management and care of this particular population of patients. […] Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM) is a neurocardiological disorder presumed to be triggered by stress, which may cause reversible heart failure, usually in postmenopausal women.

• #129 Broken heart syndrome is on the rise, especially among older women | American Heart Association

  https://www.heart.org/en/news/2021/10/13/broken-heart-syndrome-is-on-the-rise-especially-among-older-women

  Broken heart syndrome, a life-threatening condition whose symptoms mimic a heart attack, is on the upswing, according to new research that shows the sharpest increases among women 50 and older. […] The overall increase wasn’t unexpected as the condition has become increasingly recognized among medical professionals, said Dr. Susan Cheng, the study’s senior author. […] Cheng said more research is needed to understand the risks and reasons why broken heart syndrome seems to disproportionately affect middle-aged to older women. […] The study, she said, serves as a potent reminder that everyone needs be proactive about their mental health, especially those with cardiovascular risks. […] „We can’t avoid all stress in life, but it is important for patients to develop healthy coping mechanisms. Some strategies include mindfulness meditation, yoga, exercise, eating healthy, getting adequate sleep and cultivating social relationships for support systems,” Michos said. „For patients with significant psychological stress, a referral to a clinical psychologist or other clinician with expertise in mental health is recommended.”

• #130 Broken heart syndrome is on the rise, especially among older women | American Heart Association

  https://www.heart.org/en/news/2021/10/13/broken-heart-syndrome-is-on-the-rise-especially-among-older-women

  Broken heart syndrome, a life-threatening condition whose symptoms mimic a heart attack, is on the upswing, according to new research that shows the sharpest increases among women 50 and older. […] The overall increase wasn’t unexpected as the condition has become increasingly recognized among medical professionals, said Dr. Susan Cheng, the study’s senior author. […] Cheng said more research is needed to understand the risks and reasons why broken heart syndrome seems to disproportionately affect middle-aged to older women. […] The study, she said, serves as a potent reminder that everyone needs be proactive about their mental health, especially those with cardiovascular risks. […] „We can’t avoid all stress in life, but it is important for patients to develop healthy coping mechanisms. Some strategies include mindfulness meditation, yoga, exercise, eating healthy, getting adequate sleep and cultivating social relationships for support systems,” Michos said. „For patients with significant psychological stress, a referral to a clinical psychologist or other clinician with expertise in mental health is recommended.”

• #131 (PDF) The broken heart syndrome: providing nursing care to patients with Takotsubo

  https://www.academia.edu/39018565/The_broken_heart_syndrome_providing_nursing_care_to_patients_with_Takotsubo

  The Takotsubo syndrome is a relatively recently identified entity in cardiology. Its a form of acute, usually reversible, heart failure, with a symptomatology mimicking that of the acute myocardial infarction, but distinct from it. […] The recommended practices for nursing care must address both the physical and the socio-emotional dimensions of the syndrome, and include: identification of signs of cardiogenic shock, heart failure, and arrhythmias. Furthermore, correct administration of the medical treatment, relief from pain and prevention of its worsening, removal of stressful factors, psychological and or psychiatric and/or social support are also important for the management and care of this particular population of patients. […] Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM) is a neurocardiological disorder presumed to be triggered by stress, which may cause reversible heart failure, usually in postmenopausal women.

• #132 (PDF) The broken heart syndrome: providing nursing care to patients with Takotsubo

  https://www.academia.edu/39018565/The_broken_heart_syndrome_providing_nursing_care_to_patients_with_Takotsubo

  Supportive care is especially important in the TC management. […] The exact cause of TCM is unknown, but the main theory is that the syndrome is triggered by an excessive release of catecholamines, a consequence of factors related to stress or severe emotional distress. […] The syndrome is broadly categorized into Primary and Secondary TCM. Primary TCM manifests when symptoms of myocardial damage, typically triggered by emotional stress, lead to hospitalization. On the other hand, Secondary TCM occurs as a secondary complication in patients hospitalized for various medical, surgical, obstetric, anesthetic, or psychiatric conditions, driven by the activation of the sympathetic nervous system and the release of catecholamines. […] Recognizing this link empowers individuals with TCM to manage their condition effectively through stress-reduction techniques and by navigating or mitigating stressful situations.

• #133 Is Broken Heart Syndrome Real? | Mass General Brigham

  https://www.massgeneralbrigham.org/en/about/newsroom/articles/is-broken-heart-syndrome-real

  Broken heart syndrome may sound like a curse suffered by characters in fairy tales, but its actually a very real and serious condition though fortunately rare. […] Broken heart syndrome, or Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, refers to development of temporary weakening of the heart muscle following either a very positive or very negative emotional or physically stressful event, explains Dr. Sarma. […] While rare, the syndrome can recur, so we encourage all patients to work on managing stress, particularly if that was a trigger for the syndrome. […] Treatment can include medication, rest, and further monitoring. Medications like beta blockers and either ace-inhibitors or angiotensin receptor blockers (which treat high blood pressure or heart failure) can be used. Other medications can also treat low heart function. With this treatment, the heart function usually returns to normal, says Dr. Sarma. […] Seeking support for anxiety and depression, starting a meditation practice, exercising regularly, and getting enough sleep are all ways to help reduce stress.

• #134 Takotsubo (Stress) Cardiomyopathy (Broken Heart Syndrome): Background, Pathophysiology, Etiology

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1513631-overview

  Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, also known as stress cardiomyopathy and „broken heart syndrome,” is a sudden, transient cardiac syndrome that involves dramatic left ventricular apical akinesis and mimics acute coronary syndrome (ACS). […] Patients often present with chest pain, have ST-segment elevation on electrocardiography (ECG), and have elevated cardiac enzyme levels consistent with myocardial infarction (MI). […] The modified Mayo Clinic criteria for diagnosis of takotsubo cardiomyopathy can be applied to a patient at the time of presentation. […] The prognosis in takotsubo (stress) cardiomyopathy (broken heart syndrome) is typically excellent, with nearly 95% of patients experiencing complete recovery within 4-8 weeks. […] Complications occur in 20% of cases of takotsubo cardiomyopathy, particularly in the early stage, and include the following: Left heart failure with and without pulmonary edema, Cardiogenic shock, Left ventricular (LV) outflow obstruction, Mitral regurgitation, Ventricular arrhythmias, LV mural thrombus formation, LV free-wall rupture, Death.

• #135 Takotsubo cardiomyopathy: The tale of a broken heart

  https://www.myamericannurse.com/takotsubo-cardiomyopathy-the-tale-of-a-broken-heart/

  Nurses should have a high suspicion of Takotsubo syndrome in patients with symptoms of acute cardiac syndrome or acute heart failure who recently experienced a significant emotional or physical event. […] Understanding the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of TTS can help nurses care for and support patients. […] Given that the incidence of TTS has increased to 7.8%, nurses should be aware of the condition as a differential diagnosis, especially in postmenopausal women who report difficulty breathing and chest pain after a physically or emotionally stressful event. […] Initial nursing care of a patient with TTS may include cardiac and hemodynamic monitoring, laboratory testing, and assessing for signs or symptoms of heart failure or shock. […] Nurses can educate patients about healthy coping strategies for managing stress to prevent a reoccurrence of TTS. […] A diagnosis of TTS may be intimidating. Nurses can reassure patients by educating them about the treatment and reversibility of the diagnosis.

• #136 Takotsubo cardiomyopathy: The tale of a broken heart

  https://www.myamericannurse.com/takotsubo-cardiomyopathy-the-tale-of-a-broken-heart/

  Nurses should have a high suspicion of Takotsubo syndrome in patients with symptoms of acute cardiac syndrome or acute heart failure who recently experienced a significant emotional or physical event. […] Understanding the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of TTS can help nurses care for and support patients. […] Given that the incidence of TTS has increased to 7.8%, nurses should be aware of the condition as a differential diagnosis, especially in postmenopausal women who report difficulty breathing and chest pain after a physically or emotionally stressful event. […] Initial nursing care of a patient with TTS may include cardiac and hemodynamic monitoring, laboratory testing, and assessing for signs or symptoms of heart failure or shock. […] Nurses can educate patients about healthy coping strategies for managing stress to prevent a reoccurrence of TTS. […] A diagnosis of TTS may be intimidating. Nurses can reassure patients by educating them about the treatment and reversibility of the diagnosis.

• #137 (PDF) The broken heart syndrome: providing nursing care to patients with Takotsubo

  https://www.academia.edu/39018565/The_broken_heart_syndrome_providing_nursing_care_to_patients_with_Takotsubo

  The Takotsubo syndrome is a relatively recently identified entity in cardiology. Its a form of acute, usually reversible, heart failure, with a symptomatology mimicking that of the acute myocardial infarction, but distinct from it. […] The recommended practices for nursing care must address both the physical and the socio-emotional dimensions of the syndrome, and include: identification of signs of cardiogenic shock, heart failure, and arrhythmias. Furthermore, correct administration of the medical treatment, relief from pain and prevention of its worsening, removal of stressful factors, psychological and or psychiatric and/or social support are also important for the management and care of this particular population of patients. […] Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM) is a neurocardiological disorder presumed to be triggered by stress, which may cause reversible heart failure, usually in postmenopausal women.

• #138 Takotsubo (Stress) Cardiomyopathy (Broken Heart Syndrome) Treatment & Management: Approach Considerations, Emergency Department Care

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1513631-treatment

  Because takotsubo (stress) cardiomyopathy (broken heart syndrome) mimics acute coronary syndrome and no initial electrocardiographic (ECG) finding reliably differentiates takotsubo cardiomyopathy from ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), prehospital personnel should follow their established protocols for evaluating and transporting patients with chest pain and/or acute coronary syndrome (ACS). […] Patients with takotsubo cardiomyopathy will require admission to the appropriate cardiology service. Treatment options are largely empiric and supportive; however, when hemodynamics permit, beta blockers seem to be helpful. Serial imaging studies may be necessary. Patients who are found to have LV thrombus, which occurs in 5% of patients with takotsubo cardiomyopathy, require anticoagulation.

• #139 How a broken heart can lead to the emergency room – Memorial Health System

  https://wearememorial.com/2023/01/how-a-broken-heart-can-lead-to-the-emergency-room/

  Symptoms of broken heart syndrome could vary, but classically are known to mimic the presentation of a heart attack, commonly presenting with chest pain, and at times with shortness of breath, palpitations, lightheadedness or passing out. […] Most patients with broken heart syndrome recover, but a substantial proportion could experience complications such as shock, respiratory failure requiring mechanical ventilation, or even death. […] Once someone is diagnosed with broken heart syndrome, treatment mainly includes medication. […] Its also important to manage stress and keep blood pressure and heart rate well-controlled so the heart doesnt have to work as hard.

• #140 Takotsubo cardiomyopathy or broken heart syndrome: A review article

  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3214344/

  Stress-induced cardiomyopathy or Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is a recently increasing diagnosed disease showed by transient apical or mid left ventricular dilation and dysfunction. […] Consequently, our physicians should know about its pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment. […] Management of patients with SICM is overall supportive and conservative. We should avoid the administration of thrombolytic agents. […] Treatment with -blockers, with careful observation for hemodynamic status, may be rationale in these patients. […] The prognosis for SICM is good without management and cardiac function recovers during less than 1 month; […] but, mortality rates are different from 0% to 8%. […] We suggest that special emphasis be placed on awareness and diagnosis of the classical clinical features of SICM, such as old woman presenting with acute chest pain after stressful emotional or physical event. […] Physicians should follow patients by echocardiography for assessment of left ventricular ejection fraction during outpatient periods and emphasize on possible complications of this disease and explain the possible causes lead to SICM for patients and their families.

• #141 Takotsubo cardiomyopathy or broken heart syndrome: A review article

  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3214344/

  Stress-induced cardiomyopathy or Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is a recently increasing diagnosed disease showed by transient apical or mid left ventricular dilation and dysfunction. […] Consequently, our physicians should know about its pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment. […] Management of patients with SICM is overall supportive and conservative. We should avoid the administration of thrombolytic agents. […] Treatment with -blockers, with careful observation for hemodynamic status, may be rationale in these patients. […] The prognosis for SICM is good without management and cardiac function recovers during less than 1 month; […] but, mortality rates are different from 0% to 8%. […] We suggest that special emphasis be placed on awareness and diagnosis of the classical clinical features of SICM, such as old woman presenting with acute chest pain after stressful emotional or physical event. […] Physicians should follow patients by echocardiography for assessment of left ventricular ejection fraction during outpatient periods and emphasize on possible complications of this disease and explain the possible causes lead to SICM for patients and their families.

• #142 Takotsubo cardiomyopathy: The tale of a broken heart

  https://www.myamericannurse.com/takotsubo-cardiomyopathy-the-tale-of-a-broken-heart/

  Nurses should have a high suspicion of Takotsubo syndrome in patients with symptoms of acute cardiac syndrome or acute heart failure who recently experienced a significant emotional or physical event. […] Understanding the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of TTS can help nurses care for and support patients. […] Given that the incidence of TTS has increased to 7.8%, nurses should be aware of the condition as a differential diagnosis, especially in postmenopausal women who report difficulty breathing and chest pain after a physically or emotionally stressful event. […] Initial nursing care of a patient with TTS may include cardiac and hemodynamic monitoring, laboratory testing, and assessing for signs or symptoms of heart failure or shock. […] Nurses can educate patients about healthy coping strategies for managing stress to prevent a reoccurrence of TTS. […] A diagnosis of TTS may be intimidating. Nurses can reassure patients by educating them about the treatment and reversibility of the diagnosis.

• #143 Ease Grief Symptoms to Help Prevent Broken Heart Syndrome

  https://www.jfscare.org/blog/broken-heart-syndrome-and-how-to-help-those-who-are-grieving/

  Grief after the loss of a loved one can lead to a medical condition commonly called broken heart syndrome. […] Broken heart syndrome is a very real physical condition from the intense stress experienced with certain kinds of grief (such as one spouse losing the other after decades of marriage). […] You can help prevent this condition and ease the pain of grief for someone you love with these tips. […] A professional care manager or caregiver from JFS Care can also help a loved one who is grieving. Our care managers work with families to assist them through helping a loved one who is experiencing profound grief.

• #144 How to Help Those with Broken Heart Syndrome

  https://www.responsive-homecare.com/broken-heart-syndrome-how-to-help-those-who-are-grieving/

  Broken heart syndrome is a very real physical condition due to the intense stress experienced in certain types of grief (such as one spouse losing the other after decades of marriage). […] Help prevent this condition and ease the pain of grief for someone you love with these tips. […] A trained caregiving companion from Responsive Home Care is also a great way to help a senior who is grieving.

• #145 Avoid Broken Heart Syndrome Following the Loss of a Loved OneClick to open the search input fieldScroll to top

  https://www.careworkshealthservices.com/broken-heart-syndrome/

  Broken heart syndrome is a physical reaction to grief, and it is more common than many people imagine. […] Broken heart syndrome is a very real physical condition due to the intense stress experienced in certain forms of grief (such as one spouse losing the other after decades of marriage). […] Help prevent this condition and ease the pain of grief for someone you love with these suggestions. […] An experienced caregiving companion from CareWorks Health Services can also be a terrific way to help a loved one who is grieving.

• #146 'Broken Heart’ Syndrome Is on the Rise in Women

  https://www.cedars-sinai.org/newsroom/broken-heart-syndrome-is-on-the-rise-in-women/

  Researchers from the Smidt Heart Institute have discovered two alarming trends in Takotsubo cardiomyopathy also known as „broken heart” syndrome a condition that is often triggered by stress or loss and can lead to long-term heart injury and impaired heart function. […] The study, published in the Journal of the American Heart Association (JAHA), suggests middle-aged and older women are being diagnosed with broken heart syndrome more frequently up to 10 times more often than younger women or men of any age. […] The researchers are next investigating the longer-term implications of a Takotsubo diagnosis, molecular markers of risk, and the factors that may be contributing to rising case rates. […] Although medical professionals understand the connection between stress and heart disease risk are critically important, there is still a lot to discern. […] This particular study helps to clarify that women of a certain age range are disproportionately at higher risk for stress cardiomyopathy, and that the risk is increasing.

• #147 Broken heart syndrome is on the rise, especially among older women | American Heart Association

  https://www.heart.org/en/news/2021/10/13/broken-heart-syndrome-is-on-the-rise-especially-among-older-women

  Broken heart syndrome, a life-threatening condition whose symptoms mimic a heart attack, is on the upswing, according to new research that shows the sharpest increases among women 50 and older. […] The overall increase wasn’t unexpected as the condition has become increasingly recognized among medical professionals, said Dr. Susan Cheng, the study’s senior author. […] Cheng said more research is needed to understand the risks and reasons why broken heart syndrome seems to disproportionately affect middle-aged to older women. […] The study, she said, serves as a potent reminder that everyone needs be proactive about their mental health, especially those with cardiovascular risks. […] „We can’t avoid all stress in life, but it is important for patients to develop healthy coping mechanisms. Some strategies include mindfulness meditation, yoga, exercise, eating healthy, getting adequate sleep and cultivating social relationships for support systems,” Michos said. „For patients with significant psychological stress, a referral to a clinical psychologist or other clinician with expertise in mental health is recommended.”

• #148 'Broken Heart’ Syndrome Is on the Rise in Women

  https://www.cedars-sinai.org/newsroom/broken-heart-syndrome-is-on-the-rise-in-women/

  Researchers from the Smidt Heart Institute have discovered two alarming trends in Takotsubo cardiomyopathy also known as „broken heart” syndrome a condition that is often triggered by stress or loss and can lead to long-term heart injury and impaired heart function. […] The study, published in the Journal of the American Heart Association (JAHA), suggests middle-aged and older women are being diagnosed with broken heart syndrome more frequently up to 10 times more often than younger women or men of any age. […] The researchers are next investigating the longer-term implications of a Takotsubo diagnosis, molecular markers of risk, and the factors that may be contributing to rising case rates. […] Although medical professionals understand the connection between stress and heart disease risk are critically important, there is still a lot to discern. […] This particular study helps to clarify that women of a certain age range are disproportionately at higher risk for stress cardiomyopathy, and that the risk is increasing.

• #149 Rare But Real—Broken Heart Syndrome Is A Hidden Risk for Healthcare Workers – Daily Nurse

  https://www.dailynurse.com/rare-but-real-broken-heart-syndrome-is-a-hidden-risk-for-healthcare-workers/

  In the U.S., around 82.6 million people are living with cardiovascular disease (CVD), but theres one condition that often gets overlooked, especially for those in high-stress jobs like healthcare: broken heart syndrome, or stress-induced cardiomyopathy. […] Even more concerning is that healthcare workers who dedicate their lives to caring for others often brush off the symptoms, thinking its just exhaustion, without realizing it might be something more. […] Broken heart syndrome, a condition caused by intense emotional or physical stress, can show up with symptoms like chest pain, shortness of breath, dizziness, and a racing heartbeat. […] With the right care and attention, the heart muscle usually recovers fully in weeks; however, healthcare workers must recognize the signs early to seek treatment and, more importantly, prioritize their well-being before things get worse.

• #150 Rare But Real—Broken Heart Syndrome Is A Hidden Risk for Healthcare Workers – Daily Nurse

  https://www.dailynurse.com/rare-but-real-broken-heart-syndrome-is-a-hidden-risk-for-healthcare-workers/

  In the U.S., around 82.6 million people are living with cardiovascular disease (CVD), but theres one condition that often gets overlooked, especially for those in high-stress jobs like healthcare: broken heart syndrome, or stress-induced cardiomyopathy. […] Even more concerning is that healthcare workers who dedicate their lives to caring for others often brush off the symptoms, thinking its just exhaustion, without realizing it might be something more. […] Broken heart syndrome, a condition caused by intense emotional or physical stress, can show up with symptoms like chest pain, shortness of breath, dizziness, and a racing heartbeat. […] With the right care and attention, the heart muscle usually recovers fully in weeks; however, healthcare workers must recognize the signs early to seek treatment and, more importantly, prioritize their well-being before things get worse.

• #151 Rare But Real—Broken Heart Syndrome Is A Hidden Risk for Healthcare Workers – Daily Nurse

  https://www.dailynurse.com/rare-but-real-broken-heart-syndrome-is-a-hidden-risk-for-healthcare-workers/

  If healthcare workers want to keep doing what they love without burning out or risking serious health complications like broken heart syndrome, they need to make self-care a priority. […] Chronic pain leads to stress, and over time, that stress can take a toll on the heart. […] The reality is that broken heart syndrome is just one of many heart-related issues that can crop up due to long-term stress, and it doesnt get the attention it really deserves. […] Broken heart syndrome often occurs due to physical or emotional stress. […] Its so crucial for people in high-stress jobs to recognize the damage stress can do to their bodies and figure out how to manage it before it leads to bigger problems. […] The good news is that broken heart syndrome and other stress-related conditions are preventable with the right tools, support, and awareness.

• #152 Healing a Broken Heart | Cedars-Sinai

  https://www.cedars-sinai.org/blog/healing-a-broken-heart.html

  Because so much about Takotsubo syndrome is still incompletely known or misinterpreted by patients and physicians alike, the Barbra Streisand Womens Heart Center launched an initial clinical study in December 2016. […] Kamil is now part of the study, which she hopes will help shed light on what triggers the disorder and how to prevent it from recurring. […] The Barbra Streisand Womens Heart Center is developing new and expansive Takotsubo syndrome research, which builds on the Centers long history of diagnosing, treating and studying the cardiovascular conditions that impact womens health. […] The goals of the Registry are to better understand why some people experience Takotsubo syndrome and others dont, and to identify risk factors for recurrences. […] Immediately following her diagnosis, Kamil lived in fear of another incident. […] Five years later, shes adjusting to the condition, and her anxiety has mostly faded into the background. […] I think the major lesson this illness has taught me is that you should listen to your body and not push so much, she says. So I am becoming a better listener of my own body.

• #153 Healing a Broken Heart | Cedars-Sinai

  https://www.cedars-sinai.org/blog/healing-a-broken-heart.html

  Because so much about Takotsubo syndrome is still incompletely known or misinterpreted by patients and physicians alike, the Barbra Streisand Womens Heart Center launched an initial clinical study in December 2016. […] Kamil is now part of the study, which she hopes will help shed light on what triggers the disorder and how to prevent it from recurring. […] The Barbra Streisand Womens Heart Center is developing new and expansive Takotsubo syndrome research, which builds on the Centers long history of diagnosing, treating and studying the cardiovascular conditions that impact womens health. […] The goals of the Registry are to better understand why some people experience Takotsubo syndrome and others dont, and to identify risk factors for recurrences. […] Immediately following her diagnosis, Kamil lived in fear of another incident. […] Five years later, shes adjusting to the condition, and her anxiety has mostly faded into the background. […] I think the major lesson this illness has taught me is that you should listen to your body and not push so much, she says. So I am becoming a better listener of my own body.

• #154 Healing a Broken Heart | Cedars-Sinai

  https://www.cedars-sinai.org/blog/healing-a-broken-heart.html

  But through her flurried days, Kamil carries with her a disease that has affected her life for years, even before she knew she had it: Takotsubo syndrome, commonly known as Broken Heart syndrome. […] The condition may elude diagnosis because its symptoms can be confused with heart attack and physicians may not be familiar with Takotsubo diagnosis criteria. […] After her diagnosis, Kamil recuperated at home for about a month. […] Kamil says she wishes that her lingering fatigue could have been recognized as an indication that her body was still recovering from Takotsubo as well as the other ways the syndrome may have impacted her. […] Although Takotsubo syndrome is considered reversible or temporary, this common perception can be problematic. […] Even after a decade of reports in medical literature, there are no Takotsubo-specific treatment guidelines.

• #155 From the Starting Line | American Heart Month and the Broken Heart Syndrome

  https://www.acc.org/latest-in-cardiology/articles/2019/02/01/12/42/from-the-starting-line-american-heart-month-and-the-broken-heart-syndrome

  Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is also known as stress-induced cardiomyopathy or broken heart syndrome. It is a syndrome characterized by transient left ventricular (LV) dysfunction and a variety of wall-motion abnormalities that usually extend beyond a single coronary vascular bed. […] Management is predominantly supportive and adapted to the patient’s clinical presentation and hemodynamics. A definitive treatment strategy specific for stress-induced cardiomyopathy has not been clearly defined. Resolution of the triggering physical or emotional stressors is important. […] When acute complications such as heart failure and shock occur, these should be managed appropriately. The 2014 ACC/American Heart Association guideline recommends treatment with guideline-directed medical therapy where appropriate for patients with Takotsubo cardiomyopathy.

• #156 From the Starting Line | American Heart Month and the Broken Heart Syndrome

  https://www.acc.org/latest-in-cardiology/articles/2019/02/01/12/42/from-the-starting-line-american-heart-month-and-the-broken-heart-syndrome

  Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is also known as stress-induced cardiomyopathy or broken heart syndrome. It is a syndrome characterized by transient left ventricular (LV) dysfunction and a variety of wall-motion abnormalities that usually extend beyond a single coronary vascular bed. […] Management is predominantly supportive and adapted to the patient’s clinical presentation and hemodynamics. A definitive treatment strategy specific for stress-induced cardiomyopathy has not been clearly defined. Resolution of the triggering physical or emotional stressors is important. […] When acute complications such as heart failure and shock occur, these should be managed appropriately. The 2014 ACC/American Heart Association guideline recommends treatment with guideline-directed medical therapy where appropriate for patients with Takotsubo cardiomyopathy.

• #157 Takotsubo cardiomyopathy: The tale of a broken heart

  https://www.myamericannurse.com/takotsubo-cardiomyopathy-the-tale-of-a-broken-heart/

  Nurses should have a high suspicion of Takotsubo syndrome in patients with symptoms of acute cardiac syndrome or acute heart failure who recently experienced a significant emotional or physical event. […] Understanding the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of TTS can help nurses care for and support patients. […] Given that the incidence of TTS has increased to 7.8%, nurses should be aware of the condition as a differential diagnosis, especially in postmenopausal women who report difficulty breathing and chest pain after a physically or emotionally stressful event. […] Initial nursing care of a patient with TTS may include cardiac and hemodynamic monitoring, laboratory testing, and assessing for signs or symptoms of heart failure or shock. […] Nurses can educate patients about healthy coping strategies for managing stress to prevent a reoccurrence of TTS. […] A diagnosis of TTS may be intimidating. Nurses can reassure patients by educating them about the treatment and reversibility of the diagnosis.

• #158 Takotsubo (Stress) Cardiomyopathy (Broken Heart Syndrome) Treatment & Management: Approach Considerations, Emergency Department Care

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1513631-treatment

  Close follow-up care with a cardiologist in the weeks after diagnosis is recommended for patients with takotsubo cardiomyopathy to ensure resolution of the cardiomyopathy, usually with serial echocardiograms. Thereafter, annual clinical follow-up is advised, because the long-term effects and natural history of takotsubo cardiomyopathy are unknown. […] Consultation with a cardiologist is necessary, in that coronary angiography is required for the diagnosis of takotsubo cardiomyopathy. Patients may need to be transferred to a facility with a cardiologist and a cardiac catheterization laboratory. […] Patients with takotsubo (stress) cardiomyopathy (broken heart syndrome) should be treated as having acute coronary syndrome (ACS) until proved otherwise. Addressing the airway, breathing, and circulation; establishing intravenous (IV) access; and providing supplemental oxygen and cardiac monitoring should take precedence.

• #159 Learning About Broken Heart Syndrome | Kaiser Permanente

  https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/health-wellness/health-encyclopedia/he.learning-about-broken-heart-syndrome.abr6045

  With broken heart syndrome, the heart has trouble pumping blood normally. […] You may be in intensive care for a short time. You may stay in the hospital for a few days. After you leave the hospital, you may have some more tests. These tests are to check how well your heart is pumping blood. […] You will likely take medicines for a short time to help your heart muscle recover. These may include medicines that make it easier for your heart to pump blood. Some people may need to take medicines long-term. […] Follow-up care is a key part of your treatment and safety. Be sure to make and go to all appointments, and call your doctor if you are having problems. It’s also a good idea to know your test results and keep a list of the medicines you take.

• #160

  https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/aftercareinformation/pages/conditions.aspx?hwid=abs1989

  With broken heart syndrome, the heart has trouble pumping blood normally. […] Broken heart syndrome causes the same symptoms as a heart attack, but it’s not a heart attack. […] You will likely take medicines for a short time to help your heart muscle recover. […] Follow-up care is a key part of your treatment and safety. […] Be safe with medicines. Take your medicines exactly as prescribed. […] Lead a heart-healthy lifestyle. […] Watch closely for changes in your health, and be sure to contact your doctor or nurse advice line if you have any problems.

• #161

  https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/aftercareinformation/pages/conditions.aspx?hwid=abr6045

  Broken heart syndrome is often triggered by great emotional stress, such as grief after losing a loved one. […] You may be in intensive care for a short time. You may stay in the hospital for a few days. After you leave the hospital, you may have some more tests. These tests are to check how well your heart is pumping blood. […] Follow-up care is a key part of your treatment and safety. Be sure to make and go to all appointments, and call your doctor or nurse advice line if you are having problems. It’s also a good idea to know your test results and keep a list of the medicines you take.

• #162 Takotsubo Syndrome | NYU Langone Health

  https://nyulangone.org/conditions/takotsubo-syndrome

  Experts at NYU Langone Heart specialize in diagnosing and treating takotsubo syndrome, also known as broken heart syndrome, apical ballooning cardiomyopathy, or stress cardiomyopathy. […] Treatment for takotsubo syndrome may include medications or lifestyle changes. […] Our cardiologists create follow-up care plans to reduce the risk of future heart events. […] We may recommend medication to treat takotsubo syndrome. […] We may recommend lifestyle changes to treat takotsubo syndrome. […] Hospital Readmission Risk High for Broken Heart Syndrome.

• #163 Takotsubo cardiomyopathy: The tale of a broken heart

  https://www.myamericannurse.com/takotsubo-cardiomyopathy-the-tale-of-a-broken-heart/

  Nurses should have a high suspicion of Takotsubo syndrome in patients with symptoms of acute cardiac syndrome or acute heart failure who recently experienced a significant emotional or physical event. […] Understanding the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of TTS can help nurses care for and support patients. […] Given that the incidence of TTS has increased to 7.8%, nurses should be aware of the condition as a differential diagnosis, especially in postmenopausal women who report difficulty breathing and chest pain after a physically or emotionally stressful event. […] Initial nursing care of a patient with TTS may include cardiac and hemodynamic monitoring, laboratory testing, and assessing for signs or symptoms of heart failure or shock. […] Nurses can educate patients about healthy coping strategies for managing stress to prevent a reoccurrence of TTS. […] A diagnosis of TTS may be intimidating. Nurses can reassure patients by educating them about the treatment and reversibility of the diagnosis.

• #164 Takotsubo cardiomyopathy: The tale of a broken heart

  https://www.myamericannurse.com/takotsubo-cardiomyopathy-the-tale-of-a-broken-heart/

  Nurses should have a high suspicion of Takotsubo syndrome in patients with symptoms of acute cardiac syndrome or acute heart failure who recently experienced a significant emotional or physical event. […] Understanding the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of TTS can help nurses care for and support patients. […] Given that the incidence of TTS has increased to 7.8%, nurses should be aware of the condition as a differential diagnosis, especially in postmenopausal women who report difficulty breathing and chest pain after a physically or emotionally stressful event. […] Initial nursing care of a patient with TTS may include cardiac and hemodynamic monitoring, laboratory testing, and assessing for signs or symptoms of heart failure or shock. […] Nurses can educate patients about healthy coping strategies for managing stress to prevent a reoccurrence of TTS. […] A diagnosis of TTS may be intimidating. Nurses can reassure patients by educating them about the treatment and reversibility of the diagnosis.

• #165 Learning About Broken Heart Syndrome | Kaiser Permanente

  https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/health-wellness/health-encyclopedia/he.learning-about-broken-heart-syndrome.abr6045

  With broken heart syndrome, the heart has trouble pumping blood normally. […] You may be in intensive care for a short time. You may stay in the hospital for a few days. After you leave the hospital, you may have some more tests. These tests are to check how well your heart is pumping blood. […] You will likely take medicines for a short time to help your heart muscle recover. These may include medicines that make it easier for your heart to pump blood. Some people may need to take medicines long-term. […] Follow-up care is a key part of your treatment and safety. Be sure to make and go to all appointments, and call your doctor if you are having problems. It’s also a good idea to know your test results and keep a list of the medicines you take.

• #166 (PDF) The broken heart syndrome: providing nursing care to patients with Takotsubo

  https://www.academia.edu/39018565/The_broken_heart_syndrome_providing_nursing_care_to_patients_with_Takotsubo

  The Takotsubo syndrome is a relatively recently identified entity in cardiology. Its a form of acute, usually reversible, heart failure, with a symptomatology mimicking that of the acute myocardial infarction, but distinct from it. […] The recommended practices for nursing care must address both the physical and the socio-emotional dimensions of the syndrome, and include: identification of signs of cardiogenic shock, heart failure, and arrhythmias. Furthermore, correct administration of the medical treatment, relief from pain and prevention of its worsening, removal of stressful factors, psychological and or psychiatric and/or social support are also important for the management and care of this particular population of patients. […] Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM) is a neurocardiological disorder presumed to be triggered by stress, which may cause reversible heart failure, usually in postmenopausal women.

• #167

  https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/aftercareinformation/pages/conditions.aspx?hwid=abr6045

  Broken heart syndrome is often triggered by great emotional stress, such as grief after losing a loved one. […] You may be in intensive care for a short time. You may stay in the hospital for a few days. After you leave the hospital, you may have some more tests. These tests are to check how well your heart is pumping blood. […] Follow-up care is a key part of your treatment and safety. Be sure to make and go to all appointments, and call your doctor or nurse advice line if you are having problems. It’s also a good idea to know your test results and keep a list of the medicines you take.

• #168 Takotsubo (Stress) Cardiomyopathy (Broken Heart Syndrome) Treatment & Management: Approach Considerations, Emergency Department Care

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1513631-treatment

  If the patient continues to manifest a clinical picture consistent with ACS, especially ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), then standard therapies, such as the following, may be indicated: Aspirin, Beta blockers, Nitrates, Heparin or enoxaparin, Platelet glycogen (GP) IIb/IIIa inhibitors, Morphine, Clopidogrel. […] Patients in acute congestive heart failure (CHF) may require diuresis, and patients with cardiogenic shock may require resuscitation with IV fluids and inotropic agents. […] The insertion of an intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) has also been reported as being a successful resuscitative intervention, because of left ventricular (LV) outflow obstruction that can result from a hyperkinetic basal segment and dyskinetic apex. […] Dysrhythmias and cardiopulmonary arrest should be treated according to current advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) protocols.

• #169 Broken heart syndrome – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/broken-heart-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20354617

  Medicines are used to treat symptoms of broken heart syndrome. […] To prevent another episode of broken heart syndrome, many healthcare professionals recommend long-term treatment with beta blockers or similar medicines. These medicines block the potentially harmful effects of stress hormones on the heart. […] Always tell your healthcare team about the medicines you take, including those bought without a prescription. When starting a new medicine, talk to your care team about the potential risks and side effects.

• #170 Broken Heart Syndrome | CommonSpirit Health

  https://www.commonspirit.org/conditions-treatments/broken-heart-syndrome

  You may be in intensive care for a short time. You may stay in the hospital for a few days. After you leave the hospital, you may have some more tests. These tests are to check how well your heart is pumping blood. […] You will likely take medicines for a short time to help your heart muscle recover. These may include medicines that make it easier for your heart to pump blood. Some people may need to take medicines long-term. […] Be safe with medicines. Take your medicines exactly as prescribed. Call your doctor if you think you are having a problem with your medicine. […] If you take a blood thinner, be sure to get instructions about how to take your medicine safely. Blood thinners can cause serious bleeding problems. […] Lead a heart-healthy lifestyle. Here are some tips: If your doctor recommends it, get more exercise. Walking is a good option for many. Bit by bit, increase the time you’re active every day. Try for at least 30 minutes on most days of the week.

• #171 Takotsubo (Stress) Cardiomyopathy (Broken Heart Syndrome) Treatment & Management: Approach Considerations, Emergency Department Care

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1513631-treatment

  If the patient continues to manifest a clinical picture consistent with ACS, especially ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), then standard therapies, such as the following, may be indicated: Aspirin, Beta blockers, Nitrates, Heparin or enoxaparin, Platelet glycogen (GP) IIb/IIIa inhibitors, Morphine, Clopidogrel. […] Patients in acute congestive heart failure (CHF) may require diuresis, and patients with cardiogenic shock may require resuscitation with IV fluids and inotropic agents. […] The insertion of an intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) has also been reported as being a successful resuscitative intervention, because of left ventricular (LV) outflow obstruction that can result from a hyperkinetic basal segment and dyskinetic apex. […] Dysrhythmias and cardiopulmonary arrest should be treated according to current advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) protocols.

• #172

  https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/aftercareinformation/pages/conditions.aspx?hwid=abs1989

  With broken heart syndrome, the heart has trouble pumping blood normally. […] Broken heart syndrome causes the same symptoms as a heart attack, but it’s not a heart attack. […] You will likely take medicines for a short time to help your heart muscle recover. […] Follow-up care is a key part of your treatment and safety. […] Be safe with medicines. Take your medicines exactly as prescribed. […] Lead a heart-healthy lifestyle. […] Watch closely for changes in your health, and be sure to contact your doctor or nurse advice line if you have any problems.

• #173 Takotsubo cardiomyopathy: The tale of a broken heart

  https://www.myamericannurse.com/takotsubo-cardiomyopathy-the-tale-of-a-broken-heart/

  Nurses should have a high suspicion of Takotsubo syndrome in patients with symptoms of acute cardiac syndrome or acute heart failure who recently experienced a significant emotional or physical event. […] Understanding the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of TTS can help nurses care for and support patients. […] Given that the incidence of TTS has increased to 7.8%, nurses should be aware of the condition as a differential diagnosis, especially in postmenopausal women who report difficulty breathing and chest pain after a physically or emotionally stressful event. […] Initial nursing care of a patient with TTS may include cardiac and hemodynamic monitoring, laboratory testing, and assessing for signs or symptoms of heart failure or shock. […] Nurses can educate patients about healthy coping strategies for managing stress to prevent a reoccurrence of TTS. […] A diagnosis of TTS may be intimidating. Nurses can reassure patients by educating them about the treatment and reversibility of the diagnosis.

• #174 Takotsubo cardiomyopathy: The tale of a broken heart

  https://www.myamericannurse.com/takotsubo-cardiomyopathy-the-tale-of-a-broken-heart/

  Nurses should have a high suspicion of Takotsubo syndrome in patients with symptoms of acute cardiac syndrome or acute heart failure who recently experienced a significant emotional or physical event. […] Understanding the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of TTS can help nurses care for and support patients. […] Given that the incidence of TTS has increased to 7.8%, nurses should be aware of the condition as a differential diagnosis, especially in postmenopausal women who report difficulty breathing and chest pain after a physically or emotionally stressful event. […] Initial nursing care of a patient with TTS may include cardiac and hemodynamic monitoring, laboratory testing, and assessing for signs or symptoms of heart failure or shock. […] Nurses can educate patients about healthy coping strategies for managing stress to prevent a reoccurrence of TTS. […] A diagnosis of TTS may be intimidating. Nurses can reassure patients by educating them about the treatment and reversibility of the diagnosis.

• #175 Takotsubo cardiomyopathy: Healing a broken heart

  https://www.myamericannurse.com/takotsubo-cardiomyopathy-healing-broken-heart/

  Judy is admitted to the hospital and prescribed a low-dose angiotension-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor and a beta-blocker to reduce the workload on the heart. […] The initial nursing care for these patients involves monitoring cardiac and hemodynamic status, providing supportive measures, and assessing for signs of heart failure or cardiogenic shock. […] Because stress appears to be a trigger for Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, it is recommended that patients learn healthy coping strategies to manage their stress. […] Nurses can help reassure then and relieve stress by providing information about Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, including the low rate of recurrence and its reversibility.

• #176 Broken Heart Syndrome: Symptoms & Causes

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17857-broken-heart-syndrome

  Because broken heart syndrome shares symptoms with a heart attack, you should go to a hospital if you have any heart attack symptoms. Those include: Chest pain (angina). Trouble breathing or shortness of breath. Unexpected fainting or passing out, or multiple instances where you become dizzy and nearly pass out. Heart palpitations. An unusually slow or fast heartbeat or one that skips or adds beats. […] Its common to hear people talk about a broken heart when theyre talking about their emotions. But broken heart syndrome (also known as takotsubo cardiomyopathy) is real and can happen after sudden emotional or physical stressors affect you.

• #177 Rare But Real—Broken Heart Syndrome Is A Hidden Risk for Healthcare Workers – Daily Nurse

  https://www.dailynurse.com/rare-but-real-broken-heart-syndrome-is-a-hidden-risk-for-healthcare-workers/

  If healthcare workers want to keep doing what they love without burning out or risking serious health complications like broken heart syndrome, they need to make self-care a priority. […] Chronic pain leads to stress, and over time, that stress can take a toll on the heart. […] The reality is that broken heart syndrome is just one of many heart-related issues that can crop up due to long-term stress, and it doesnt get the attention it really deserves. […] Broken heart syndrome often occurs due to physical or emotional stress. […] Its so crucial for people in high-stress jobs to recognize the damage stress can do to their bodies and figure out how to manage it before it leads to bigger problems. […] The good news is that broken heart syndrome and other stress-related conditions are preventable with the right tools, support, and awareness.

• #178 Risk of Hospital Readmission High for ‘Broken Heart’ Syndrome | NYU Langone News

  https://nyulangone.org/news/risk-hospital-readmission-high-broken-heart-syndrome

  Though not having a heart attack, patients with broken heart syndrome still face considerable risk of hospital readmission and in-hospital death. […] Physicians should monitor Takotsubo patients carefully. […] Takotsubo patients should be given a detailed discharge plan and counseled on potential reasons to revisit their doctor, such as difficulty breathing or swelling of the legs, says study co-lead investigator and interventional cardiologist Nathaniel Smilowitz, MD, an assistant professor of medicine at NYU Langone. These are very sick patients who need close follow-up. […] The challenge for the healthcare community is that broken heart syndrome is not as well understood, says study co-lead investigator Anais Hausvater, MD, a postdoctoral fellow at NYU Langone. To help these patients, physicians need to be more aware of this condition.

• #179 Takotsubo cardiomyopathy: The tale of a broken heart

  https://www.myamericannurse.com/takotsubo-cardiomyopathy-the-tale-of-a-broken-heart/

  Nurses should have a high suspicion of Takotsubo syndrome in patients with symptoms of acute cardiac syndrome or acute heart failure who recently experienced a significant emotional or physical event. […] Understanding the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of TTS can help nurses care for and support patients. […] Given that the incidence of TTS has increased to 7.8%, nurses should be aware of the condition as a differential diagnosis, especially in postmenopausal women who report difficulty breathing and chest pain after a physically or emotionally stressful event. […] Initial nursing care of a patient with TTS may include cardiac and hemodynamic monitoring, laboratory testing, and assessing for signs or symptoms of heart failure or shock. […] Nurses can educate patients about healthy coping strategies for managing stress to prevent a reoccurrence of TTS. […] A diagnosis of TTS may be intimidating. Nurses can reassure patients by educating them about the treatment and reversibility of the diagnosis.

• #180 Rare But Real—Broken Heart Syndrome Is A Hidden Risk for Healthcare Workers – Daily Nurse

  https://www.dailynurse.com/rare-but-real-broken-heart-syndrome-is-a-hidden-risk-for-healthcare-workers/

  If healthcare workers want to keep doing what they love without burning out or risking serious health complications like broken heart syndrome, they need to make self-care a priority. […] Chronic pain leads to stress, and over time, that stress can take a toll on the heart. […] The reality is that broken heart syndrome is just one of many heart-related issues that can crop up due to long-term stress, and it doesnt get the attention it really deserves. […] Broken heart syndrome often occurs due to physical or emotional stress. […] Its so crucial for people in high-stress jobs to recognize the damage stress can do to their bodies and figure out how to manage it before it leads to bigger problems. […] The good news is that broken heart syndrome and other stress-related conditions are preventable with the right tools, support, and awareness.

• #181 Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy | Stanford Health Care

  https://stanfordhealthcare.org/medical-conditions/blood-heart-circulation/takotsubo-cardiomyopathy.html

  Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (or broken heart syndrome) is a sudden, temporary heart condition that can cause symptoms like those of a heart attack, such as chest pain and shortness of breath. […] We have the knowledge, experience, and advanced tools to correctly diagnose and treat this rare condition. […] At our Womens Heart Health Clinic, we help women heal while avoiding complications and long-term damage. […] With the right treatment plan, most people make a full recovery. […] After your diagnosis, your care team determines your personalized treatment plan. […] In general, a person can recover from takotsubo cardiomyopathy within one week to two months, but may need to receive advanced therapies and stay in the hospital under supervision until the heart heals. […] Your treatment may require one or more of the following approaches:

• #182 Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy – Broken Heart Syndrome – BHF

  https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/conditions/takotsubo-cardiomyopathy

  Takotsubo syndrome, also known as broken heart syndrome, is a condition where your heart muscle changes shape and suddenly weakens. […] The condition is usually temporary and happens to some people when their body is coping with overwhelming physical or emotional stress. […] Your local GP service and healthcare team are there to help you. But if you’re feeling concerned and would like emotional support, our cardiac nurses can help you too. […] If you’ve been diagnosed with takotsubo syndrome, you might recover within a couple of months, after your body starts to cope better with any stress you’ve been going through. To manage your symptoms and help your heart recover, your doctor might give you any of the following medicines: […] As takotsubo syndrome is usually caused by stress or trauma, you might find it helpful to talk to a counsellor or clinical psychologist during and after your recovery. […] In rarer cases your heart might permanently change shape and symptoms might not completely go away.

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