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Stressed Induced Cardiomyopathy
Heart & Blood Health | Last Active: Mar 9 8:56am | Replies (26)Comment receiving replies
@jc76, have you ever heard of broken heart syndrome, also known as takotsubo or stress-induced cardiomyopathy? According to Mayo Clinic it is often brought on by stressful situations and extreme emotions, can also can be triggered by a serious physical illness or surgery.
- Your Heart Can Break From Stress https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/its-true-your-heart-can-break-from-stress/
- Broken Heart Syndrome Overview https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/broken-heart-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20354617
This information describes the condition as temporary, but sometimes can have symptoms that hang on. @duba, how are you feeling currently?
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No had not heard it before. I am treated at Mayo Jacksonville by HF and EP doctors.
I know from personal experience that anxiety/panic disorder symptoms can mimic heart attack and heart problems.
Seems the two are related in the cause is extreme stress and anxiety.
I see some of my suggestions about exercise and hobbies for stress/anxiety are for the broken heart also.
I think a serious illness or surgery would also for a lot of people come with extreme stress and anxiety. I am not a stranger to stress and anxiety. I was diagnosed at Mayo in 2015 with PTSD, and anxiety/panic disorder.
I went through consultation at physiatrist department and took several tests. My psychiatric specialist said I scored at the top number for having diagnosis for PTSD. Took me a long time (with help of my psychiatric specialist, medications, and my own commitment to alter my life style) to get back to normal activity and tremendous fear I was dealing with.