Impact of long-term stress in Takotsubo syndrome: Experience of patients

Conclusions:
These findings indicated that long-term stressful circumstances may cause vulnerability to acute psychological or physical stressors and, subsequently, to the onset of Takotsubo syndrome.

Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - November 30, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Wallström, S., Ulin, K., Määttä, S., Omerovic, E., Ekman, I. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research