Takotsubo cardiomyopathy affects around 5,000 people each year in the UK. (Credit: Pennsylvania)

Scientists plan to test the first treatment for broken heart syndrome.

Takotsubo cardiomyopathy affects around 5,000 people each year in the UK, and at least 7% of heart attacks are diagnosed with Takotsubo cardiomyopathy.

According to experts, women experience this condition more often than men.

Currently, there is no evidence of effective treatments to relieve symptoms or help people live longer.

However, researchers at the University of Aberdeen are investigating physical conditioning and psychotherapy programs for people diagnosed with this condition.

The study will continue for three years after a grant of 300,000 from the British Heart Foundation.

90 new trial staff from across Scotland for 3 weeks to experience the episode.

Participants can participate in individual exercises, cognitive behavioral therapy programs, or be part of a control group.

All participants will undergo a detailed cardiac exam early and again after 3 months.

Dr David Gamble of the University of Aberdeen said:

Dr David Gamble of the University of Aberdeen. See the SWNS story on SWSCheart. Scientists plan to test the first treatment for broken heart syndrome. Takotsubo cardiomyopathy affects around 5,000 people each year in the UK, and at least 7% of heart attacks are diagnosed with Takotsubo cardiomyopathy. According to experts, women experience this condition more often than men. Currently, there is no evidence of effective treatments to relieve symptoms or help people live longer. However, researchers at the University of Aberdeen are investigating physical conditioning and psychotherapy programs for people diagnosed with this condition.

Dr David Gamble of the University of Aberdeen. (Credit: University of Aberdeen/SWNS)

“It is important to develop a high-quality evidence base to help clinicians manage this condition.

“In many clinical interventions, we are trying to improve existing therapies, but because Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is in very early stages, there is no established treatment on which to base it.

Professor Dana Dawson from the University of Aberdeen said:

“After doing a lot of research into this condition, it’s fantastic to take this big step towards developing a standardized treatment, and we look forward to the results.”

Dana Dawson, professor at the University of Aberdeen. See the SWNS story on SWSCheart. Scientists plan to test the first treatment for broken heart syndrome. Takotsubo cardiomyopathy affects around 5,000 people each year in the UK, and at least 7% of heart attacks are diagnosed with Takotsubo cardiomyopathy. According to experts, women suffer from this condition much more often than men. Currently, there is no evidence of effective treatments that can help relieve symptoms or help people live longer. However, researchers at the University of Aberdeen are investigating physical conditioning and psychotherapy programs for people diagnosed with this condition.

Dana Dawson, professor at the University of Aberdeen. (Credit: University of Aberdeen/SWNS)

Professor James Ryper, Associate Medical Director of the British Heart Foundation, said:

“So these trials to screen for the first treatment for this condition are a big step forward and will play an important role in understanding this neglected area of ​​heart disease.”