title: Takotsubo cardiomyopathy.
abstract: How can an earthquake cause cardiogenic shock? Can a bereft lover really die from a broken heart? Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is an intriguing reversible condition which still mystifies and excites the layman and physician alike. This article explores the clinical essentials for recognizing and managing this group of complex patients.
authors: National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College, London.
authors: Andrew C
authors: AC
authors: Morley-Smith
authors: Alexander R
authors: AR
authors: Lyon
authors: Elmir
authors: E
authors: Omerovic
mesh_terms: D015415:Biomarkers; D006328:Cardiac Catheterization; D002317:Cardiovascular Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004452:Echocardiography; D004562:Electrocardiography; D015199:Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation / Q000379:methods; D006353:Heart-Assist Devices; D006439:Hemodynamics; D006801:Humans; D006835:Hydrazones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D011379:Prognosis; D011724:Pyridazines / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012770:Shock, Cardiogenic / Q000150:complications; D000077464:Simendan; D054549:Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D015415:Biomarkers; D002317:Cardiovascular Agents; D006835:Hydrazones; D011724:Pyridazines; D000077464:Simendan