Weill Medical College of Cornell University
The study hypothesis is that participants enrolled in a virtual Takotsubo support group will have significantly less anxiety at one year.
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, sometimes termed Takotsubo syndrome and "broken heart syndrome," typically presents with symptoms remarkably similar to acute myocardial infarction (MI; heart attack): debilitating chest pain, shortness of breath, and a feeling of doom, among others. Takotsubo was first identified in 1990 in Japan. Most cases occur in older women. During the acute phase, the heart spontaneously undergoes "apical ballooning," changing shape to resemble a "takotsubo," a Japanese octopus trap. In approximately two-thirds of cases, Takotsubo is precipitated by an intense emotional or phys…
Inclusion Criteria: \- All patients with documented diagnosis of Takotsubo Syndrome greater than 18 years old. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with a diagnosis of Takotsubo Syndrome already undergoing Psychotherapy or those who choose not to participate. * Vulnerable populations such as prisoners, non-English speaking subjects, pregnant women, and subjects unable to provide written informed consent will not be included in this research.
Participants will undergo virtual group therapy/education. Participants will meet once every other week (at minimum), for 1 - 1.5 hours (on average). The frequency and/or length of the support group sessions may be adjusted according to participants' needs.
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