Heart: Broken

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Heart: Broken

Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, commonly known as is a temporary heart condition often triggered by intense emotional or physical stress. First described in Japan in 1990, it involves a sudden weakening of the left ventricle, causing it to balloon into a shape resembling a Japanese octopus trap ( takotsubo ). Key Aspects of Broken Heart Syndrome