Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)
Title
Academic Term
Fall 2014
Document Type
Project
Course Number
NURS 5330
Course Name
Advanced Pathophysiology
Professor’s Name
John D. Chovan, James R. Cacchillo
Keywords
Broken Heart Syndrome
Subject Categories
Cardiovascular Diseases | Medical Pathology | Nursing
Abstract
Term Takotsubo was introduced in 1991 to describe the shape of the left ventricle during an episode of cardiomyopathy. Takotsubo is a Japanese term for a narrow-necked fishing pot used to catch octopus. The left ventricle assumes the shape of the octopus pot during Takotsubo cardiomyopathy. Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is commonly known as Broken Heart Syndrome due to its association with an emotional stressor. Mimics acute coronary syndrome without coronary artery blockage/stenosis. Affects more women than men. Occurs mainly in postmenopausal women (women over the age of 50) Believe a hormonal effect on catecholamine release plays a role.
Recommended Citation
Patterson, Kari, "Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy" (2014). Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN). 32.
https://digitalcommons.otterbein.edu/stu_msn/32