What is Takotsubo cardiomyopathy?
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, also called broken-heart syndrome, is usually caused by sudden emotional stress. It often causes chest pain and difficulty breathing, similar to a heart attack.
How do members experience Takotsubo cardiomyopathy?
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Pain
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Fatigue
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Anxious mood
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Depressed mood
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for Takotsubo cardiomyopathy*
Who has Takotsubo cardiomyopathy on PatientsLikeMe?
Age | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
<20 | 0 | |
20s | 1 | |
30s | 2 | |
40s | 2 | |
50s | 4 | |
60s | 18 | |
70+ | 10 |
Distribution of sex
Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
Male | 1 | |
Female | 36 |