I too had Takotsubo Syndrome or Broken Heart Syndrome when I was 42 years old.  I am an RN and was lucky to have been life-flighted to a trauma center 30 miles away and lucky to have been placed with a cardiologist who suspected Takotsubo myopothy at the time.  The other doc's told me I had a massive heart attack when I awoke froma coma 10 days later but were confused because I had no heart damage.  Let me say also that I had a physical with blood work 2 weeks before the occurrence with a clean bill of health. I was transferred to the place where I was a Unit Manager at the time of occurrence and had intense physical therapy and was back to work 3 months later cause that's what I needed to do to support my family.  (I am a divorced Mom) and started with only 2 days a week then quickly went to full time again because it is what it is.  It will be 8 years in November and I now find myself faced with other issues and will be evaluated by a neurologist on June 3rd to rule out a movement disorder ( Parkinsons, etc).  I would love to hear from other who have experienced this and Good Luck to you friend, Sandy