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Stress Cardiomyopathy/ Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy

Stress Cardiomyopathy/ Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy - Treatments


Since there is no standard treatment for stress cardiomyopathy, the management strategy would follow that of a heart attack until the doctor is able to ascertain that one is having stress cardiomyopathy. Once verified that it is due to stress cardiomyopathy, doctors may prescribe medications to help the heart pump better and reduce stress on the heart until the heart recovers. Managing stress using relaxation techniques can also be very useful for recovery. 

Surgical procedures used for heart attacks, such as angioplasty or coronary artery bypass surgery, are not necessary as there is usually no blockage in patients with stress cardiomyopathy. 

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