Serious takotsubo cardiomyopathy: an autopsy case presenting severe irreversible myocardial damage after frequent episodes of recurrence.

Our case showed severe morphological myocardial change after several chest pain episodes that were considered to be takotsubo cardiomyopathy. This notable case suggests that the frequent recurrence of serious takotsubo cardiomyopathy is life threatening and can lead to irreversible serious myocardial degeneration.