Takotsubo Syndrome

Takotsubo syndrome, also known as broken heart syndrome, takotsubo cardiomyopathy, or stress cardiomyopathy, is a temporary heart condition that is often brought on by a mentally or physically stressful event such as the death of a loved one. People with takotsubo syndrome may have chest pain and experience symptoms similar to those of a heart attack. These symptoms are the result of a sudden weakening of the muscular portion of the heart and may be related to abnormalities in the parasympathetic nervous system. The condition can develop at any age, but affects women more often than men, commonly in the years after menopause.

At the moment, the best treatment of takotsubo syndrome is unclear, because randomized trials of different treatments have not yet been performed. If you join our registry, we may contact you in the future if new research studies become available.

Join Our Takotsubo Syndrome Registry

If you have been diagnosed with takotsubo syndrome, you are invited to join our takotsubo syndrome registry. By answering simple questions about your health and quality of life, you help researchers better understand the condition and identify effective treatments.