What are the main clinical features of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy?

• chest pain
• features of heart failure
• ECG: ST-elevation
• normal coronary angiogram

What is the management of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy?

supportive

What is the pathophysiology of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy?

the apical ballooning appearance occurs due to severe hypokinesis of the mid and apical segments with preservation of activity of the basal segments

What is Takotsubo cardiomyopathy?

a type of non-ischaemic cardiomyopathy associated with a transient, apical ballooning of the myocardium. It may be triggered by stress.

What is the prognosis of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy?

the majority of patients improve with supportive treatment