1. Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy
    Pam Pam United States says:
    September 27, 2009 at 1:03 AM

    I am recently recuperating from takotsubo cardiomyopathy, an illnesss that mimmics a heart attack, but is believed to have nothing to do with blocked arteries.  The heart muscle walls are affected, ususally left ventricle, with varying differences in the T and Q waves shown on the ECG.  This illness was discovered in the early 1990's in Japan.  Its name means broken heart or octopus and is referred to octopus traps. I was hospitalized twice within the past three weeks and am on day no. 6 at home.  This illness is due to the heart producing toxins, too much adrenaline/norepinepherine, which in turn damages the heart muscle and is stress related.  Most patients recover 100% although there can be recurrence within the first four years.  It can take several months to recover.  I have learned quite a lot online.  Exercise has become a part of my daily regiment.  The guidelines for treatment include low salt and sugar diet.

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    • Takotsubo Too
      angela angela United States says:
      October 11, 2009 at 7:37 AM

      I am recuperating from the same as you Pam.  My attack happened on 9/23.  Two weeks at home and I am feling better.  I have occasional 'pings and pains' in my chest and down my left arm, but I TRY to not let that worry me.  I'm on several medications and while my hope was that once I am 'cleared' in another 3 weeks or so, No more meds.  HOWEVER, the more I read online (even though information is minimal) it seems most people are staying on the meds long term.  I have not added any salt to my foods for the past 2 weeks, but this is the first that I have heard about low sugar.  Would you like to share some of the websites you have found?
      Take care!

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