Ever heard of "broken heart syndrome"?... it's a real thing.  It's also called Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy or stress induced cardiomyopathy.  In this episode we discuss a case of a patient who developed this unexpectedly, came very close to death, but made a full recovery.  We break down the cause, presentation, and pathophysiology of Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy as well as treatment and prognosis.

BONUS EPISODE: What is Rapid Response Nursing?... Interview with the Cup of Nurses Podcast

Do you want to go from dreading emergencies to feeling confident and ready to jump into action to rescue your patient?  
Well, this show will let you see emergencies unfold through the eyes of a Rapid Response Nurse.  With real life stories from the frontlines of nursing, host Sarah Lorenzini MSN, RN, CCRN, CEN, a Rapid Response Nurse and educator, shares her experiences at rapid response events and breaks down the pathophysiology, pharmacology, and the important role the nurse plays during emergencies.

If you want to sharpen your assessment skills and learn how to think like a Rapid Response Nurse, then Sarah is here to share stories, tips, tricks, and mindsets that will prepare you to approach any emergency.

Every episode is packed full of exactly what you need to know to handle whatever crisis that could arise on your shift.  It’s one thing to get the right answer on the test, but knowing how to detect when YOUR patient is declining and what to do when YOUR patient is crashing is what will make or break your day… and might just save your patient’s life.