Simultaneous occurrence of transient global amnesia and Takotsubo syndrome triggered by caring for a terminally ill relative

Abstract

Key Clinical Message Takotsubo syndrome and transient global amnesia can occur simultaneously, not only in the context of acute but also long‐standing emotional stress. Probably, hypothyroidism and migraine make the patient more susceptible to both of these disorders.

Keywords

• emotional stressor
• hypothyroidism
• migraine
• Takotsubo syndrome
• transient global amnesia