Scientists hope to recruit almost 100 Scots for a trial of the first-ever treatment for a condition known as broken heart syndrome
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Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is where the heart muscle is suddenly weakened, usually because of severe emotional or physical stress.Scientists will trial a programme of exercise and psychological therapies for those affected.The work has been described as a"huge step towards developing a standardised treatment" and is taking place due to a grant of £300,000 from the British Heart Foundation.
They will then be given either a personalised exercise conditioning programme, a regime of cognitive behavioural therapy , or be part of the control group.Dr David Gamble, from the University of Aberdeen, said takotsubo cardiomyopathy"remains a comparatively poorly understood condition".
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