Broken Heart Syndrome, also known as Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, is a temporary weakening of the heart muscle triggered by sudden emotional or physical stress. Although it is more common in post-menopausal women, it can affect anyone. Unlike a typical heart attack, which is caused by blocked or narrowed coronary arteries, Broken Heart Syndrome occurs when a surge of stress hormones, such as adrenaline, temporarily disrupts the function of the left ventricle, the heart’s main pumping chamber. The s

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