A broken heart has an unusual shape Wittstein first encountered stress cardiomyopathy as a young attending doctor in a coronary heart unit in 1998 when he had three unusual cases back to back.

But when doctors examine the heart, they find no blocked arteries. Instead, the heart has changed shape—ballooned, stunned—struggling to pump blood. It’s not really a heart attack.

'Broken heart syndrome' is real. ... In the wake of a personal tragedy, the body releases a surge of stress hormones, which strain the heart and alter the shape of the left ventricle.

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After adjusting for high blood pressure, smoking and other factors that can affect heart problems, women were found to be 7.5 times more likely to suffer the syndrome than men.

Broken-heart syndrome weakens the muscles of the heart, causing its left ventricle to enlarge. The heart takes on a shape like a “takotsubo,” a Japanese fishing pot used to trap octopuses.

Broken-heart syndrome, also known as takotsubo syndrome, ... (The syndrome is named for the odd shape the heart takes when the ventricle becomes enlarged.

Broken heart syndrome, also known as takotsubo cardiomyopathy or stress-induced cardiomyopathy, ... An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link. Save Saved Read in app ...

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The actual shape of the heart muscle was quite unique, different from what you see with a heart attack. These patients didn't have any blockages in their coronary arteries. There was no blood flow ...