Treatment is individualized and may involve medications to relax the heart, with some severe cases requiring an intra-aortic balloon pump to aid blood flow.

The condition is more common in women around menopause, suggesting hormonal factors may influence risk.

Acute treatment focuses on monitoring and managing heart failure, with long-term care emphasizing stress reduction, lifestyle changes, and follow-up imaging to confirm recovery.

Takotsubo syndrome, commonly called broken heart syndrome, is a reversible weakening of the heart triggered by emotional or physical stress that can mimic a heart attack.

Broken Heart Syndrome, or Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy, temporarily weakens the heart muscle due to stress and may present like an acute coronary event.

Diagnosis and monitoring rely on regular check-ups with ECGs, blood tests, and echocardiograms to gauge heart function and recovery.

Healthy lifestyle factors such as regular exercise, balanced nutrition, adequate sleep, and avoiding smoking and excessive alcohol support heart health and emotional resilience.

Most cases fully recover, but ongoing questions remain about brain–heart interactions, genetic susceptibility, recurrence risk, and long-term symptoms, as researchers explore molecular pathways and potential targeted therapies.

Diagnosis typically presents with heart attack–like symptoms but unobstructed coronary arteries; imaging often shows apical ballooning of the left ventricle, helping differentiate it from true heart attacks.

Early complications occur in about one in five patients and can include heart failure, cardiogenic shock, arrhythmias, and, rarely, left ventricular rupture; mortality can be similar to that of acute coronary syndrome.

Most patients recover fully, and some emerge stronger, highlighting the link between emotional well-being and heart health.

Recovery is possible over weeks to months with proper medical care and emotional support.