What is tako tsubo?

Takotsubo cardiomyopathy or “Broken Heart Syndrome” is when the heart muscle becomes suddenly stunned or weakened. It mostly occurs following severe emotional or physical stress. The condition is temporary and most people recover within two months.

How do you treat takotsubo cardiomyopathy?

How is takotsubo cardiomyopathy treated?

1. ACE inhibitor medicines. These can help promote heart recovery.
2. Beta-blocker medicines.
3. Blood-thinner medicines (anticoagulants).
4. IV (intravenous) fluids.
5. Oxygen therapy.
6. Talk therapy (psychotherapy).
7. Treatment of a triggering health condition.

Is takotsubo serious?

Death is rare, but heart failure occurs in about 20% of patients. Rarely reported complications include arrhythmias (abnormal heart rhythms), obstruction of blood flow from the left ventricle, and rupture of the ventricle wall.

What is heartbroken syndrome?

Broken heart syndrome, also known as stress cardiomyopathy or takotsubo syndrome, occurs when a person experiences sudden acute stress that can rapidly weaken the heart muscle.

How long does it take to recover from broken heart syndrome?

Many patients make a full recovery within a month or so. You’ll likely need to have another echocardiogram around four to six weeks after you first had symptoms to be sure your heart has recovered.

What is the treatment for broken heart syndrome?

Broken heart syndrome is usually treated with medicines until full recovery. Medications include: ACE inhibitors to lower blood pressure (long term). Beta blockers to slow the heart rate (short term).

Does broken heart syndrome go away on its own?

The symptoms of broken heart syndrome are treatable, and the condition usually reverses itself in days or weeks.

Is takotsubo hereditary?

Despite data linking takotsubo cardiomyopathy with conditions that have a recognized genetic predisposition (such as mental health and neurological problems), a systematic and comprehensive characterisation of the genetic-epidemiologic factors in takotsubo is lacking.

What are the signs of a broken heart?

Signs and symptoms of broken heart syndrome include:

• Sudden, severe chest pain (angina) – a main symptom.
• Shortness of breath – a main symptom.
• Weakening of the left ventricle of your heart – a main sign.
• Fluid in your lungs.
• Irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias).
• Low blood pressure (hypotension).

What a broken heart feels like?

A person with a broken heart often has episodes of sobbing, rage, and despair. They may not eat or sleep for days and may also neglect their personal hygiene. A few may repress their feelings so that they do not have to face the pain of the loss, which may cause panic, anxiety, and depression a few months later.