Voices of Takotsubo (stories)

Gwen was 66 years old at the time of her first TTS diagnosis. It happened around three hours after her son's funeral.

Jessica was 45 years old at the time she experienced Takotsubo syndrome triggered by a panic attack.

Life prior to TTS Lynda was 58 years old when she experienced her first TTS event during cardio exercise and she had a recurrence on return to work after the first event.

Missy was 73 when she experienced TTS. No particular trigger was identified. Read Missy's story here.

Deet was 68 years old when TTS occurred. She was shopping in a supermarket and confronted three youths who were shoplifting. Read Deet's story here.

Helen was 61 when she experienced TTS while pottering in the garden. Read Helen's story below.

Jimmy is a fit 37-year old man who lives in the UK and experienced TTS while scuba diving.

Tracee was 59-years old and on a trip to the Atacama Desert when she experienced TTS.

Ellen is a 50 year old lady who likely has had two episodes of TTS. Ellen shares her story below.

Diane was 52 when she was diagnosed with Takotsubo Syndrome (TTS).