1. Mimi Dempsey on Study offers closer look at Takotsubo cardiomyopathy
    Mimi Dempsey Mimi Dempsey United States says:
    May 9, 2015 at 9:01 PM

    Wow, even though many of these posts are older, for the first time since I had my takotsubo heart attack (the docs did call it an actual heart attack) I'm reading something that sounds like me. I  am 54 and have no heart disease and was in peak condition when this happened on April 11 this year. In fact I was backpacking in the mountains when it happened. However, I had had similar episodes for several months before the worst one which I knew I had to get the the ER for. They found no blockages at all but part of my heart was not pumping properly (the opposite for most taktosubo cases). I was given meds and told I would be back to normal in one month. For the most part I feel well except when I don't feel well. I do feel tired but now I'm thinking this could be from the beta blockers or the other medicine a blood pressure one. I do not have high blood pressure, nor did I ever, I guess it is just customary to give this for takotsubo patients.  I just wish I knew what to expect in the future. I am dealing with some anxiety as well as post trauma stress from the event itself which was very scary. My job is rather rigorous but I love it and I'm just not back 100% yet and it has been almost one month. I would love to chat with anyone who has any insight on this as there is little still online to go by.

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    • Recent Takotsubo episode
      Ann Warner Ann Warner United States says:
      April 29, 2016 at 4:33 PM

      Mimi, I am wondering how the past year went for you. I am 4 weeks out from my episode and feel there is a huge lack of info about recovery and what to expect. Any update about your recovery?
      Ann

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      • Recent Takotsubo episode
        Denise Otten Denise Otten Canada says:
        June 5, 2016 at 8:53 AM

        I am so glad to have found these posts even if they are quite dated.  It is three weeks since I had my "event" and I am finding the lack of info frustrating.  Last night I experienced chest pains and my blood pressure was very low again.  Was not sure what to do - I felt that if I go back to emergency they will not take it seriously. I was in hospital for three days but after I had an angiogram and Takotsubo was diagnosed they basically released me with very little advice about what to expect during recovery.  

        It seems from previous posts that chest pains are to be expected.  I was also told that it will go away in 3 months and it won't happen again bit that does not appear to be true.  Will take it by easy until I see the cardiologist in 5 weeks, but am a little scared right now.

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        • Well said
          Dee Matthews Dee Matthews United States says:
          April 17, 2017 at 5:21 PM

          I am repeating probably, but not knowing any "definites", is the worst.  First day of spring 2017 (March 20) I had takotsubo, but I don't remember much besides very sudden and severe nausea/vomiting  for several minutes before going to the ground and passing out. I was taken to the local hospital and then airlifted to a bigger hospital as they realized they did not know what to do with me. The heart doc knew immediately & they kept me in ICU for several days.  I "woke up" at some point & was confused of course as I had no history of heart issues, non-smoker, not overweight, etc. I am still confused as to what I should or should do as the doc just said..."do as tolerated" ?

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