Across
- 4. Test used to rule out coronary artery blockage
- 5. Heart chamber primarily affected in this syndrome
- 7. Shortness of breath due to impaired cardiac function
- 11. Stress hormones believed to contribute to myocardial stunning
- 12. Disease of the heart muscle affecting pumping ability
- 13. Medication used to improve heart function
- 15. Population most commonly affected by Takotsubo syndrome
- 16. Ballooning appearance of the left ventricle seen on imaging
Down
- 1. Medication used to reduce heart workload
- 2. Most patients experience full improvement within weeks
- 3. Stress-induced cardiomyopathy that mimics a heart attack
- 6. Emotional or physical trigger commonly associated with this condition
- 8. Imaging test used to visualize abnormal heart movement
- 9. Temporary loss of myocardial contractility
- 10. Potential complication of this condition
- 14. Common symptom that resembles myocardial infarction