&lt;b&gt;Pathophysiological Mechanisms of Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy - a Systematic Review&lt;/b&gt;
Journal: Southeastern European medical journal
Year: 2017

Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, also referred to as stress-induced cardiomyopathy, is an acute condition associated with transient left ventricular dysfunction. Since it can be induced by increased emotional stress (such as losing a loved oneor constant anxiety) it is also called the broken heart syndrome. This type of cardiomyopathy occurs in all age groups and both sexes, but it is most common in postmenopausal women. There are several clinical manifestations such as chest pain, sometimes with heart