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What kind of heart diseases can stress / depression give you?

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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 10/3/2016

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