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Definition Broken heart syndrome is a temporary heart condition that's often brought on by stressful situations, such as the death of a loved one. People with broken heart syndrome may have sudden chest pain or think they're having a heart attack. In broken heart syndrome, there's a temporary disruption of your heart's normal pumping function, while the remainder of the heart functions normally or with even more forceful contractions. Broken heart syndrome may be caused by the heart's reaction to a surge of stress hormones. The condition may also be called takotsubo cardiomyopathy, apical ballooning syndrome or stress cardiomyopathy by doctors. The symptoms of broken heart syndrome are treatable, and the condition usually reverses itself in about a week. Symptoms Broken heart syndrome symptoms can mimic a heart attack. Common symptoms include: Chest pain Shortness of breath Any long-lasting or persistent chest pain could be a sign of a heart attack, so it's important to take it seriously and call 911 if you experience chest pain. Causes The exact cause of broken heart syndrome is unclear. It's thought that a surge of stress hormones, such as adrenaline, might temporarily damage the hearts of some people. How these hormones might hurt the heart or whether something else is responsible isn't completely clear. A temporary constriction of the large or small arteries of the heart may play a role. Broken heart syndrome is often preceded by an intense physical or emotional event. Some potential triggers of broken heart syndrome are: News of an unexpected death of a loved one A frightening medical diagnosis Domestic abuse Losing a lot of money Natural disasters A surprise party Having to perform publicly Job loss Divorce Physical stressors, such as an asthma attack, a car accident or major surgery It's also possible that some drugs, rarely, may cause broken heart syndrome by causing a surge of stress hormones. Drugs that may contribute to broken heart syndrome include: Epinephrine (EpiPen, EpiPen Jr), which is used to treat severe allergic reactions or a severe asthma attack Duloxetine (Cymbalta), a medication given to treat nerve problems in people with diabetes, or as a treatment for depression Venlafaxine (Effexor XR), which is a treatment for depression Levothyroxine (Synthroid, Levoxyl), a drug given to people whose thyroid glands don't work properly Complications In rare cases, broken heart syndrome is fatal. However, most who experience broken heart syndrome quickly recover and don't have long-lasting effects. Other complications of broken heart syndrome include: Backup of fluid into your lungs (pulmonary edema) Low blood pressure (hypotension) Disruptions in your heartbeat It's also possible that you may have broken heart syndrome again if you have another stressful event. However, the odds of this happening are low. http://medxforum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=1110 |
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