Broken Heart Syndrome

Broken Heart Syndrome, also known as stress cardiomyopathy, is a temporary condition where intense emotional or physical stress causes sudden weakness in the heart muscle. This leads to symptoms similar to a heart attack, such as chest pain and shortness of breath. The heart's main pumping chamber changes shape unexpectedly, affecting its function. Although it mimics a heart attack, there's no blocked artery. Most people recover fully with proper treatment, but it highlights how extreme emotions or stress can impact heart health unexpectedly.