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Is it possible for a teenager to have stress cardiomyopathy aka "broken heart syndrome"?

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Dr. Michael Depietro answered

Specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care

Yes: Yes but associated with significant stress. So the typical teenage problems of breaking up with the girl/ boy you took to the home coming dance, or acne or disappointing grades do not tend to cause. Associated with extreme life stresses, divorce, death of a loved one etc..

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Answered 10/9/2012

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