Did you know Broken heart can kill you?
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As we approach Valentine’s day. People are usually thinking about the absence and presence of some special in their life. For some, the feeling of loneliness, loss, disappointment can be overwhelming this occasion. People who have been in lucky love said to suffer from “broken heart.” A broken heart is actually a medical condition called “Broken heart syndrome.”, which occur during highly stressful or emotional times, such as a painful breakup, the death of a spouse or the loss of jobs.
Broken heart syndrome
Broken heart syndrome, also known as stress cardiomyopathy is a type of non-ischemic cardiomyopathy, which there is a sudden temporary weakening of the muscular portion of heart. It is also called a temporary heart condition that’s often brought on by stressful situations, such as the death of loved one. The condition can also be triggered by a serious physical illness, surgery and other conditions. People with broken heart syndrome may complains with sudden chest pain or think they’re having a heart attack.
In this syndrome, there’s a temporary disruption of your heart’s normal pumping function in one area of the heart. The remainder part of heart work with forceful contraction. Broken heart syndrome may be caused by the heart’s reaction to a surge of stress hormones due to any uncertain condition of life.
The condition may also be called takotsubo cardiomyopathy, apical ballooning syndrome or stress cardiomyopathy by cardiologists. The symptoms of broken heart syndrome are treatable, and the condition usually reverses itself in days or weeks or take some more time.
Symptoms
Broken heart symptoms can mimic a heart attack. Common symptoms include:
- Chest pain
- Shortness of breath
Any long-lasting 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.
When to see a doctor
If you’re having any severe, comprehensive chest pain, a very rapid or irregular heartbeat, or shortness of breath after a stressful event, call emergency medical assistance immediately.
Causes
The exact causes of heart broken syndrome are unclear. It’s thought that of a stress hormone. Such as adrenaline (neurotransmitter), might temporarily damage the hearts of some people. A temporary constriction of the large or small arteries (coronary artery) of the heart has been suspected to play a role.
The broken heart syndrome is often preceded by an intense physical or emotional event like happiness, sadness, fear and many more. Some potential triggers of broken heart syndrome are:
- A news of unexpected death of loved one
- A frightened medical diagnosis
- Domestic abuse
- Losing—or even winning of lots of money
- Strong arguments
- A surprise party
- Having to perform publicly
- Job loss
- Divorce
Physical stressors, such as asthma attack, car accident or major surgery
It’s also possible that some drugs. Rarely, may cause broken heart syndrome by causing a surge of stress hormone. These are some drugs that may contribute to broken heart syndrome:
Epinephrine (EpiPen, EpiPen jr), which is used to treat severe allergic reactions or severe asthma attack
Duloxetine (cymbalta), a medication given to treat nerve problems in people with diabetes, or treatment of major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder.
Venlafaxine (effexor XR), which is used as treatment for depression
Levothyroxine (synthroiud, Levoxyl), a drug given to people whose thyroid glands don’t work properly
How broken heart syndrome can be differentiated from a heart attack?
Heart attacks occur when one or more of your coronary arteries became blocked.This blockage is due to a blood clot forming at the site of narrowing from fatty buildup (atherosclerosis) in the wall of the coronary artery. In broken heart syndrome, the heart arteries are not blocked, although blood flow in the arteries of the heart may be reduced due to many factors.
Complications
In rare cases, broken heart syndrome is fatal. The one 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
- Heart failure
It’s also possible that if you may have broken heart syndrome again if you have another stressful event. however, the odds of happening are low.
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So it’s actually a medical condition. More complicated than I thought. Thanks for sharing.