Can you die of a broken heart?
10 years, 11 months ago

Can you die of a broken heart?

BBC  

Can you die of a broken heart? In their book Zoobiquity, Kathryn Bowers and Barbara Natterson-Horowitz described this attitude: "Among many physicians, the idea that emotions could cause actual physical events within the architecture of the heart was viewed with nearly the same sideways glance as an interest in healing crystals or homeopathy. Fear of chemical attack led to increased deaths in Israel in 1991 "The perception of an imminent, life-threatening situation was widespread," the researchers wrote in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Heart failure due to emotional stress was only full accepted as a diagnosis in the last decade But it wasn't until 2005 that enough studies had been described in the medical literature that human medicine began to fully take note. That year the concept of stress cardiomyopathy was firmly established within the medical literature, though many physicians still refer to is as takotsubo, or occasionally as "broken heart syndrome."

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She suspected a heart attack, but was diagnosed with broken heart syndrome
1 month, 1 week ago

She suspected a heart attack, but was diagnosed with broken heart syndrome

NPR  

She suspected a heart attack, but was diagnosed with broken heart syndrome Maria Fabrizio for NPR If you've ever had a scary experience, when your adrenaline is pumping, as you deal with a threat or shock, you may relate to Maria Carraballo's experience. The key difference is that when a person has a heart attack, they have a blockage in …

Stress and heart attacks: Doctor explains how they are interconnected; shares tips to handle stress
2 months ago

Stress and heart attacks: Doctor explains how they are interconnected; shares tips to handle stress

Hindustan Times  

There has been a rise in a disturbing trend of heart attacks in young people recently. "The role of stress in heart attacks is often underestimated despite growing scientific evidence," said Dr. Manish Hinduja. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Manish Hinduja, consultant, adult cardiac surgery, CVTS, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai, said, “Heart disease remains the leading cause …

I Nearly Died From 'Broken Heart Syndrome' — And Here's Why You Could Be At Risk, Too
1 year, 6 months ago

I Nearly Died From 'Broken Heart Syndrome' — And Here's Why You Could Be At Risk, Too

Huff Post  

The author and her husband on their honeymoon in 2017. Ultimately, my heart function eventually returned to normal and my medical team ruled out every cardiac condition except one: stress cardiomyopathy, also known as “broken heart syndrome.” It’s a complex condition in which the heart muscle is quickly, but temporarily, weakened, often as a result of intense emotional or physical …

Broken heart syndrome? Know what it is, causes and treatments
1 year, 11 months ago

Broken heart syndrome? Know what it is, causes and treatments

India TV News  

Broken Heart Syndrome is a temporary heart condition. People at risk According to medical literature, takotsubo cardiomyopathy, also known as broken heart syndrome, develops in: 2% of individuals who seek medical attention for symptoms suggestive of a heart attack. In 88% of cases, women, or those assigned female at birth, or particularly after menopause People with ongoing mental disorders like …

All You Need to Know About Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy, Also Known as the Broken Heart Syndrome
2 years, 2 months ago

All You Need to Know About Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy, Also Known as the Broken Heart Syndrome

News 18  

Stress is a term that is used quite often in our daily lives. Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, also known as the broken heart syndrome, is one such heart condition that can result from an acute, severe form of stress. Takotsubo cardiomyopathy: Also known as the broken heart syndrome or the stress induced cardiomyopathy, it is the weakening of the heart’s main chamber, …

Broken hearts are not just a figure of speech, and a trial targeting Takotsubo syndrome is underway
2 years, 3 months ago

Broken hearts are not just a figure of speech, and a trial targeting Takotsubo syndrome is underway

ABC  

After her husband of 50 years died suddenly, Sandra Brown was diagnosed with a broken heart. Key points: Broken heart syndrome is a medical condition triggered by intense physical or emotional stress While it can be fatal, there is no official treatment A trial is underway using a medication for high blood pressure She had married Graham when she was …

World Heart Day 2022: What is broken heart syndrome and can it cause heart attack? Expert answer
2 years, 6 months ago

World Heart Day 2022: What is broken heart syndrome and can it cause heart attack? Expert answer

Hindustan Times  

World Heart Day 2022: Being dumped by your partner or experiencing sudden demise of a loved one could trigger heart attack-like symptoms in people, say experts, but the condition isn't fatal and one recovers eventually. During breakup, a person may show physical symptoms due to stress "When people say that "love hurts", there is actually a heart condition known as …

Can you really die of a broken heart? Study says yes
2 years, 8 months ago

Can you really die of a broken heart? Study says yes

Live Mint  

Dying of a broken heart was just a figure of speech until 2002 when Dr Hikaru Sato and colleagues at Hiroshima City Hospital described it in a study. Until recently, this “broken heart” syndrome was shown to be associated with significant emotional or physical stress. The role of these hormones in broken heart syndrome has been further cemented by the …

What is broken heart syndrome?
2 years, 10 months ago

What is broken heart syndrome?

The Independent  

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Are you suffering from Broken Heart Syndrome?
3 years, 4 months ago

Are you suffering from Broken Heart Syndrome?

Deccan Chronicle  

Broken Heart Syndrome or Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy has a Japanese connection! Of the patients rushed to the emergency with heart attacks, only two percent are found to be suffering from BHS while the remaining 98% are cases of heart attacks or myocardial infarction. At times, certain ailments like Covid-19, history of neurological disorders like epilepsy and depression, as well as certain …

Woman, 60, develops 'broken heart syndrome' after eating a teaspoon of wasabi
5 years, 6 months ago

Woman, 60, develops 'broken heart syndrome' after eating a teaspoon of wasabi

Daily Mail  

A woman developed 'broken heart syndrome' after eating too much wasabi, a case report has revealed. Doctors in Israel then diagnosed her with takotsubo cardiomyopathy, also known as broken heart syndrome. A woman developed 'broken heart syndrome' after eating too much wasabi The woman, whose tale was in the BMJ Case Reports, was treated at the Soroka University Medical Center …

Science behind Broken Heart Syndrome says you can actually die of broken heart
6 years, 5 months ago

Science behind Broken Heart Syndrome says you can actually die of broken heart

India TV News  

When we say that someone is a broken heart, we instantly think of a red heart drawing where the heart is in splits. Earlier, it was said that broken heart can lead to many cardiovascular problems but in recent times, a study revealed that a person can actually die of a broken heart. But before we get into it, let …

World Heart Day: Turning the heartbreak around with love and compassion
6 years, 6 months ago

World Heart Day: Turning the heartbreak around with love and compassion

Hindustan Times  

You are stronger than you think you are, especially your beautiful heart. We’ve always read that time is the best healer, but it was all bookish till you or someone close to you were in hot water one fine day, learning to swim, nursing those burns and boils along the way. Love made ‘just Harry’ the Harry Potter whom we …

After a death, how much can ‘broken heart’ hurt survivors?
6 years, 11 months ago

After a death, how much can ‘broken heart’ hurt survivors?

Associated Press  

You hear it whenever someone gets sick or dies soon after losing a spouse: Was it because of a broken heart? But often the timing is mere coincidence, and “broken heart” speculation just fuels a neat narrative when the problem is unsurprising in an older person with underlying health issues. It’s possible he ignored early signs of infection during the …

Broken heart can cause same type of long-lasting damage as a heart attack
7 years, 4 months ago

Broken heart can cause same type of long-lasting damage as a heart attack

The Independent  

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A broken heart can cause as much damage as a heart attack
7 years, 4 months ago

A broken heart can cause as much damage as a heart attack

Daily Mail  

Severe emotional stress can cause as much damage to the heart as a heart attack, British researchers claim. At least 3,000 adults in the UK a year suffer from ‘broken heart syndrome’ – or takotsubo – but the true number may be even higher. At least 3,000 adults in the UK suffer from 'broken heart syndrome' - also called takotsubo …

Broken-heart syndrome: What is Takotsubo cardiomyopathy?
8 years, 9 months ago

Broken-heart syndrome: What is Takotsubo cardiomyopathy?

ABC  

Jenny Hann doesn't have heart disease and has never had a heart attack. When stress breaks your heart Broken-heart syndrome — otherwise known as stress cardiomyopathy or Takotsubo cardiomyopathy — was first described in Japan in 1990 and has been recognised in Australia for only about 10 years. But unlike heart attack, where a blocked coronary artery affects blood flow …

Man's Fitbit chart reveals his heart rate DECREASED after his ex moved out
9 years ago

Man's Fitbit chart reveals his heart rate DECREASED after his ex moved out

Daily Mail  

While most break-ups lead to angst and heartache, one man has managed to scientifically prove that he is better off without his ex. Reddit user johnnybags has shared the results of an activity monitor that appear to show his heart rate dramatically decreasing throughout the month in which his girlfriend moved out of their house. Scroll down for video Redditor …

Happiness can be the reason for your broken heart, finds study
9 years ago

Happiness can be the reason for your broken heart, finds study

Firstpost  

Happy events such as a birthday party or wedding can trigger a condition known as “broken heart syndrome” which may lead to cardiac arrest and death Geneva: It is typically triggered by episodes of severe emotional distress, such as grief, anger or fear, with patients developing chest pains and breathlessness. Happy events such as a birthday party or wedding can …

Dying of a broken heart recognised as medical condition; SA researchers study triggers
9 years, 4 months ago

Dying of a broken heart recognised as medical condition; SA researchers study triggers

ABC  

Researchers say they now know some people can die of a broken heart and are trying to understand more about what triggers such deaths, and develop prevention strategies which might help people most at risk. "It's something that has been like folklore — everybody knows of someone who has actually died of a broken heart or thought they had after …

It is possible to die of a broken heart, say scientists
11 years, 1 month ago

It is possible to die of a broken heart, say scientists

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. They found that 16 per 10, 000 patients suffered a heart attack or stroke …

Broken heart syndrome
14 years, 11 months ago

Broken heart syndrome

The Hindu  

The broken heart is a serious topic not just in novels and films, but also in the not-so-romantic medical field of Cardiology. The “symptoms” are sudden acute pain in the chest, in the neck and left arm, accompanied by breathlessness, nausea and/or vomiting; similar to the symptoms of acute myocardial infarction or Heart Attack. Since the beginning of the 1990s, …

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