DOI: 10.12890/2022_003572

The Happiness for Italy's Victory at the European Soccer Championships Costs a “Happy Heart Syndrome”

Authors

  • Luca Fazzini Clinical Cardiology Unit, AOU of Cagliari, Department of Medical Sciences and Public Health, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy
  • Maria Francesca Marchetti Clinical Cardiology Unit, AOU of Cagliari, Department of Medical Sciences and Public Health, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy
  • Mattia Biddau Clinical Cardiology Unit, AOU of Cagliari, Department of Medical Sciences and Public Health, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy
  • Francesca Aste Clinical Cardiology Unit, AOU of Cagliari, Department of Medical Sciences and Public Health, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy
  • Silvia Maiani Clinical Cardiology Unit, AOU of Cagliari, Department of Medical Sciences and Public Health, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy
  • Roberta Montisci Clinical Cardiology Unit, AOU of Cagliari, Department of Medical Sciences and Public Health, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy

luca.fazzini10@gmail.com

Keywords

Takotsubo syndrome, happy heart syndrome, hyperthyroidism

Abstract

Takotsubo syndrome (TTS) is usually caused by physical or emotional negative stressors. Sometimes positive emotions trigger a rare form of Takotsubo syndrome, called the “happy heart” syndrome. We discuss the management of a 52-year-old female with happy heart syndrome, the differences between these stress cardiomyopathies and the relationship with hyperthyroidism.

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Published

2022-11-08

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 11 (2022)

How to Cite

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Fazzini L, Marchetti MF, Biddau M, Aste F, Maiani S, Montisci R. The Happiness for Italy’s Victory at the European Soccer Championships Costs a “Happy Heart Syndrome”. EJCRIM [Internet]. 2022 Nov. 8 [cited 2026 Nov. 3];9(11). Available from: https://ejcrim.com/index.php/ejcrim/article/view/3572