Source(s)

Derrick D. The'Broken Heart Syndrome': Understanding Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy. Clinical Care Nurse. February 2009;29:49-57.

Calculation(s) by Book of Odds Based On

Population Estimates Program [Internet]. U.S. Census Bureau; Available from: http://www.census.gov/popest/estimates.php

Definitions

'Broken Heart Syndrome' is medically known as takotsubo cardiomyopathy, a spontaneously reversible form of cardiomyopathy which
mimics a heart attack in patients without obstructive coronary artery disease. This condition is often induced by emotional or physical stress.

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Odds more likely than 1 in 10, such as 1 in 3.42, are rounded to three significant digits. Odds less likely than 1 in 10, such as 1 in 420.4, are rounded to four significant digits. Trailing zeros after the decimal point are dropped for readability, even though they may still be significant.

Odds you'll see: 1 in 4.26; 14.5; 143; 5,230; 433,200

Odds you won't see: 1 in 2.412; 63.042; 425,242c