Tag: Stress cardiomyopathy
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Takotsubo syndrome in art: A tale of broken hearts
Rafiq YusifliSevil YusifliBaku, Azerbaijan The role of emotional factors in the development of cardiovascular diseases has long been a focus of attention for physicians and researchers. Some acute cardiac pathologies that arise following intense emotional stress were only defined as independent entities toward the end of the twentieth century. Takotsubo syndrome, also known as “broken…
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The heart of Giselle
Emily BoyleDublin, Ireland The ballet Giselle may be one of the most sublime examples of the art form. Rightfully a classic, it forms a staple part of the repertoire and is performed on a regular basis worldwide. It is certainly a ballet of two halves, with the rustic, earthy, narrative-driven first half providing an absolute…