Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy

**Semantic type:** Disease or Syndrome

**Definition:** A rare disorder characterized by transient left ventricular wall systolic dysfunction, resulting in apical ballooning appearance, chest pain, and ST segment elevation.

**Synonyms:** - Broken-heart Syndrome - TTS - Tako-Tsubo Cardiomyopathy - Takotsubo Syndrome - Takotsubo syndrome