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Takosubo syndrome 47 year old male can you die from it?
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NOT usually: Overall mortality is <2% (so its rare to die). Tako-tsubo (or 'broken heart') syndrome is a temporary heart condition brought on by stressful situations, such as the death of a loved one. Symptoms mimic a heart attack. These symptoms may be brought on by the heart's reaction to a surge of stress hormones. In tako-tsubo syndrome, a part of your heart temporarily enlarges and doesn't pump well.
Answered 12/18/2014
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