Introduction A major earthquake struck Christchurch on 22 February 2011 causing extensive
damage to the city and 185 direct fatalities. Within 4 days 21 postmenopausal women …

This case describes a combination external treatment for “Broken Heart Syndrome” that
includes a lavender footbath, massage using moor extract, and oxalis ointment to the …

Takotsubo syndrome (TTS) consists of transient dysfunction of the left and/or right ventricle
in the absence of ruptured plaque; thrombus or vessel dissection. TTS may be divided into …

The review article presents current data on the problem of takotsubo syndrome; the authors
touched upon the main issues of epidemiology, clinical picture, pathophysiological …

The pathophysiology of stress cardiomyopathy (SCM), also known as takotsubo syndrome,
is poorly understood. SCM usually occurs sporadically, often in association with a stressful …

Takotsubo syndrome was first described in Japan in 1990. Although it has gained worldwide
recognition in the last 25 years, the pathophysiology of Takotsubo syndrome remains …

Introduction Takotsubo syndrome (TTS) is an acute inflammatory disorder involving first the
vasculature and then the myocardium. It occurs relatively frequently, especially in aging …

Abstract Background On July 12, 2012, heavy rains struck southwest Japan, particularly in
the Mount Aso area. Huge mud slides in the mountains destroyed houses, and heavy rains …

Takotsubo syndrome (TS) was first described in 1990 by Sato et al. 1, 2 They reported 3
patients characterized by chest pain, ECG changes and transient left ventricular systolic …