Takotsubo cardiomyopathy or "Broken Heart Syndrome" is when the heart muscle becomes suddenly stunned or weakened. It mostly occurs following severe emotional or physical stress. The condition is temporary and most people recover within two months.
In this condition, the heart's main pumping chamber changes shape, affecting the heart's ability to pump blood effectively. The heart's chamber looks similar to a Tako -Tsubo pot, which is a Japanese fishing pot used to catch octopus.
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is brought on by an extremely stressful physical or emotional event.
Common triggers can include the death of a loved one, a serious accident, a fierce argument, an unexpected loss or a sudden illness. These triggers are the reason for the condition's nickname, broken heart syndrome.
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Masakit. Sobrang Sakit. Masahol pa sa pakiramdam na pinipiga ka nang buhay.
"I really can't justify my son's actions, hija. Hindi ako makakapag-explain para sa kanya but God, he is a perfect asshole if you ask me. Hindi mabubura ng sorry ko or kahit ng apology niya ang katarantaduhang ginawa niya sayo. I am really sorry, anak. I really tried to stop him from agreeing to his dad's terms. I gave him the chance to run away to the USA. I practically begged him to take the chance and further his studies in Seattle but he had succumbed to his father's emotional blackmail. Inayos ko na lahat ng dapat iayos para umalis siya at isusunod kita pero mas pinili niyang sundin ang gusto ng dad niya. I was there to back him up whatever happens because I knew in my heart na hindi siya basta bastang magpapakasal sa babaeng hindi niya naman mahal but he caught me off-guard when his dad told me Terrence already agreed to marry her.
He had an attack, just a few days after you left for Kristiansund and he saw that as an opportunity to get the gears running. My husband is an ambitious man, hija. At ang anak namin ang naging extension ng pangarap niya and unfortunately, you were the primary casualty. I am really sorry, An. I know my son loves you very much but I did not expect that he will keep his relationship with you all this time. Ang buong akala ko kasi talaga wala na kayo kaya pumayag na lang siya sa deal nila ng dad niya nang basta basta. I told him countless times that marriage is not a casual thing that is taken for granted. Hindi dahil madali na lang magdivorce ngayon ay papayag na lang siya tapos hihiwalayan rin lang. Talagang tinuloy pa rin niya and he made you a kept woman. I am very sorry, An."
My tears kept flowing freely, pero ngumingiti pa rin ako nang pilit habang pinapakinggan ang mama ni Terrence.
Hindi ko kinakaya 'to.
"I love him. My stupid heart is on repeat, beating for your son. How the fuck will I face myself in the mirror knowing that I am destroying a family? They are married! I am the other woman! I love him, Ma. Kahit sobrang sakit, ayoko siyang bitawan. I will wait until he's free."
"You will keep this affair with him? Kaya mo ba talaga, anak? An, I don't want you to settle for less just because you love my son. You deserve someone better, someone who will make you his priority. I know the charades will end eventually pero An, I want you to think about this properly. Kakayanin mo bang masalubong siya everyday sa ospital at umastang wala kayong relasyon? Can you handle seeing him together with his legal wife?"
I just sighed and kept my head low. Hindi ko kayang sagutin ang tanong niya. There are only two things I am sure of right now.
My heart feels like it's been torn to pieces by the lies and it hurts like hell.
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The Wicked Doctor
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