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Are any heart conditions brought on by stress and unhappiness?

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Dr. Matthew Hennig answered

Specializes in Surgery - Thoracic

Takotsubo Syndrome..: Takotsubo cardiomyopathy has been associated with stress and depression. It's also called broken heart syndrome. People with this problem have a weakening of the heart muscle usually in the absence of coronary disease. After time, the muscle will regain some strength and function, though some people will die from it.

Answered 2/8/2015

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Many: Takotsubo cardiomyopathy as previously answered, but other stress related cardiovascular issues include palpitations, arrhythmias, high blood pressure and atypical chest pain can all be related to stress.

Answered 12/16/2014

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