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Hi laguedia - When you say takotsubo are you referring to Tako-Tsubo Syndrome which is also known as Tako-Tsubo Cardiomyopathy and as Stress Cardiomyopathy? If so, both men and women are affected, but the majority of those who have this rare condition are women. I didn't find any references to this being hereditary, it typically follows a severe emotional or physical stress. The name "tako tsubo" means octopus trap in Japan, where it was first described.
Tako-Tsubo Syndrome is also sometimes known as Broken Heart Disorder. You can learn more about that here:
https://www.empowher.com/news/herarticle/2009/02/13/broken-heart-syndrome-sad-factromantic-conclusion
https://www.empowher.com/news/2009/03/26/chronicling-broken-heart-syndrome
There's also a dedicated website: http://www.takotsubo.com/
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February 3, 2010 - 6:28pmTake care,
Pat
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