CARDIOLOGY
HYPERTROPHIC CARDIOMYOPATHY
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Question
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A heart attack can be fatal
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There is no major blockage of the coronary arteries
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Cardiac biomarkers elevate then return to normal in broken heart syndrome
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Broken heart syndrome occur due to stress
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Detailed explanation-1: -How is broken heart syndrome different from a heart attack? Heart attacks are generally caused by a complete or near-complete blockage of a heart artery. In broken heart syndrome, the heart arteries are not blocked. But blood flow in the arteries of the heart may be reduced.
Detailed explanation-2: -Takotsubo cardiomyopathy or “Broken Heart Syndrome” is when the heart muscle becomes suddenly stunned or weakened. It mostly occurs following severe emotional or physical stress. The condition is temporary and most people recover within two months.
Detailed explanation-3: -Angiogram: This imaging test uses a special, safe dye and moving x-ray to view the heart arteries. This test helps doctors differentiate between heart attack and takotsubo cardiomyopathy. In a person who has had a heart attack, an angiogram usually shows a blockage.