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Recurrent Takotsubo Syndrome Resulting From Different Emotional Triggers as Broken and Happy Heart Syndrome

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: A postmenopausal woman presented with recurrent takotsubo syndrome on 3 different occasions. The first and second episodes presented as broken heart syndrome and the third as happy heart syndrome. After literature review, the authors believe this is the first recorded case of a patient having broken and happy heart syndrome on separate occasions.

Source: JACC Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.jaccas.2024.102535

Authors: William Maher, Luke Byrne, Caleb Powell, Mohamad Helmi, Gerard J. Fahy

Institution: Cork University Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy and Associated Phenomena

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $850