Takotsubo cardiomyopathy

[Magz117]

I would like to learn more about this topic. Anybody out there had had a Takotsubo cardiomyopathy?

[Bagrat]

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[Milkfairy Heart Star]

Hi Magz117

The BHF have this information about Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy

Prof Dana Dawson is researching into this condition.

bhf.org.uk/informationsuppo...

Cardiomyopathy uk also has some information too

cardiomyopathy.org/takotsub...

It can be mistaken for the condition that I live with Vasospastic angina. It was once thought to be at first the cause of my problems however my echocardiogram was normal.

Both conditions can lead to severe chest pain, ST elevations on an ECG and raised Troponin levels.

The heart changes shape to look like a Japanese lobster pot hence the name.

There are few people on the forum who live with Takosubo Cardiomyopathy and I am sure they will be along to share their experiences with you.

[Magz117 in reply to Milkfairy]

What a coincidence I am going to be taken part in Prof Dawson’s study. In fact I started before I left hospital on Friday 😀.

[Milkfairy Heart Star in reply to Magz117]

Oooh do tell us how you get on and what is involved by being in the study.

😊

[Magz117 in reply to Milkfairy]

Will do Milkfairy. I have my baseline check ups next week.

[HenryBatman]

Hi there. I’ve just read your post. Have you suffered an event or were you researching them? I had a TTS event 4 weeks ago.

[Magz117 in reply to HenryBatman]

I had one in Feb this year.