Acute stress-induced (takotsubo) cardiomyopathy or broken heart syndrome presents like a heart attack, classically is triggered by intense emotional or physical stress and can have serious health consequences. In the current study the investigators wish to establish whether there is a genetic predisposition making certain people more susceptible to this condition. This could also have implications for their families.
All patients who have been diagnosed with Takotsubo cardiomyopathy in Scotland between 2010 to date.
Familial cases elsewhere in the world who would be willing to participate.
Unwillingness to participate