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Do yo get any symptoms of broken heart syndrome or does the heart just stop? and is this because of sudden excessive stress or prolonged stress?
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Takotsubo: Takostubo cardiomyopathy or "broken heart" syndrome is a well described sudden weakening of the heart musculature which absolutely can occur in times of sudden or prolonged stress. I have seen this disease present with chest discomfort and signs or symptoms of heart failure. Theoretically it could cause the heart to stop.
Answered 5/17/2021
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