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Knowledge and Awareness about Broken Heart Syndrome (Takotsubo cardiomyopathy): A Cross-sectional Survey from a Syrian Population

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Introduction: Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM) is an unclassified, non-familial form. It was originally described in Japan and is considered stress-related; the disease is characterized by an acute onset of symptoms, ECG changes mimicking myocardial infarction, and mild elevatio...

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Rare But Real—Broken Heart Syndrome Is A Hidden Risk for Healthcare Workers - Daily Nurse

In the U.S., around 82.6 million people are living with cardiovascular disease (CVD), but there’s one condition that often gets overlooked, especially for those in high-stress jobs like healthcare: broken heart syndrome, or stress-induced cardiomyopathy. It’s not the kind of thing you hear about every day, but it’s real and serious. This condition, which can feel just like a heart attack, happens when extreme emotional or physical stress overwh…

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