Takotsubo cardiomyopathy: The tale of a broken heart
American Nurse
APRIL 2, 2024
Differential diagnosis provides a key to successful outcomes. Takeaways: Significant emotional or physical events (both positive and negative) can trigger Takotsubo syndrome. Symptoms of an ST-elevation myocardial infarction and acute heart failure can mimic Takotsubo syndrome. 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.
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