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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.

Dr Ferdowsi and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/19/2012

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