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Cases of broken heart syndrome have ticked upwards since pandemic began, study finds - NBC News
Jul 09, 2020 48 secs

The COVID-19 pandemic may be taking a toll on Americans’ heart health, even if they’re not infected with the virus: According to research published Thursday in JAMA Open Network, cases of broken heart syndrome are on the rise among people without the illness.

The condition, which is distinct from a heart attack, goes by several names, including stress cardiomyopathy or takotsubo syndrome.

Unlike a heart attack, which is caused by clogged arteries, broken heart syndrome is preceded by intense emotional or physical stress.

“This is not the health hazard from the virus” itself, said Kalra, who is also the section head for cardiovascular research at the Cleveland Clinic Akron General.

Lynn Bufka, a psychologist and senior director of the American Psychological Association, said the rise in broken heart syndrome is concerning but not surprising.

Symptoms of broken heart syndrome can be similar to a heart attack, including chest pain and shortness of breath, according to the American Heart Association

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