Show 1293: How Heartbreak Can Literally Lead to Broken Heart Syndrome

Published: March 10, 2022, 11:53 p.m.

b'This week on our nationally syndicated radio show, we learn how heartbreak can have physiological consequences on the heart and other organ systems. Broken Heart Syndrome, also called Takotsubo, is a form of stress cardiomyopathy. The effects of stress hormones due to an emotional blow or a serious illness can weaken the heart muscle. A [\\u2026]'