Question 1

could one die from broken heart syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Stress cardiomyopath: Cortisol weakens the immune system. The autonomic nervous system can become imbalanced. However, the worst problem is the withdrawal from the Dopamine high and the oxytocin high that literally kept you in love with and high on ( read addicted to) your love your partner. See a good review at:
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How does a broken heart physically ... On a rare occasion deaths have been reported.

Question 2

broken heart syndrome? is this real? what is it?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Also called takotsubo's cardiomyopathy, it is a kind of acute weakness of the hearth muscle in which the  apex of the heart tends to "balloon" thus making the heart resemble an octopus trap ( or tako -tsubo) although associated with significant stressors like death of a loved one, etc.. It can be seen in the absence of these. It causes heart failure but may spontaneously improve.

Question 3

describe the features of broken-heart syndrome.?

Accepted Answer

Broken heart: Broken heart is a non-medical term for sadness after breakup of a relationship. If severe, it can lead to depression which could require counseling or medications.

Question 4

with broken heart syndrome what else should i be looking for?

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Take meds,follow up: Broken heart syndrome is more common in women and in diabetics. While most people recover the heart function with time occasional fatalities can occur from arrhythmias and severe heart failure.  It is important to be monitored in the hospital in the initial stages, take medications prescribed regularly and have a follow up echo to look for improvement of heart pump function.

Question 5

could it be broken heart syndrome if sob all the time?

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SOB Broken heart: If you have had a sressful condition like death of your loved one or a breakup, that can cause stress cardiomyopathy or apical balooning syndrome.Then your shortness of breath may be result of that.You should see your doctor to find out what is causing sob.

Question 6

is it genes or lifestyle or both that make it likely to get broken heart syndrome?

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Probably neither...: It is not clear what causes broken heart syndrome other than a broken heart (intense emotional stress).   It is more common in women and diabetics and thought to be related to high levels of adrenaline during such reaction.  I am not sure it is correlated to genetic or life style abnormalities.  If you have diabetes please do everything in your power to control it.

Question 7

some mentioned this broken heart syndrome. is it possible to get it from bad marriage?

Accepted Answer

Broken heart syndrom: Broken heart or stress cardiomyopathy is caused by stress of break up or death of a loved one.So theoretically loss of a life partner you love and leaves you and you still love can contrbute to stress cardiomyopathy.This condition gets better with treatmnt and is reversible.

Question 8

what is the cause of broken heart syndrome? is it a serious condition or life threatening

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Stress: While it is not known for sure, there is speculation about the effects of a sudden surge of stimulants in blood such as adrenaline and nor-adrenalin, leading to dysfunction of part of the heart muscle (specifically, part of the left ventricle actually).  This condition is usually reversible, we do use beta blockers most often to slow down the heart and lessen the presumed effect of the stimulants.

Question 9

i have been under a lot of stress lately and am worried that i might develop broken heart syndrome and not know it. can you not know you have it?

Accepted Answer

Stress: Please start w/a visit to your doctor to make sure all is well medically.  Then see a mental health pro such as a clinical psychologist to learn some stress management skills.  Stress is part of life and how we cope makes all the difference.  Peace and good health.

Question 10

what is the treatment for broken heart syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Time and talk!: Emotional heartbreaks do not heel instantly.  Time is a healer, as are understanding family or friends. If you feel situationally depressed see a therpist, psychiatrist, or pcp.

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