How do you mend a broken heart? Understanding takotsubo cardiomyopathy

A 70-year-old woman presents to the ED with chest pain, shortness of breath and diaphoresis. Her symptoms began about 24 hours ago during her husband’s funeral. They were married for 45 years. He died tragically in a motor vehicle crash. The patient was devastated and barely functional after the sudden loss. Fortunately, her twin sister handled most of the funeral arrangements.