When you are truly broken, not only your emotions but also your heart can be affected.
Medianews.az reports that this condition, known in the medical field as "broken heart syndrome," is often mistaken for a heart attack due to its symptoms.
Sudden pressure in the chest, shortness of breath, and pain radiating to the left arm usually resemble a heart attack. However, in some cases, the problem is not caused by blocked vessels but the effect of intense emotional stress on the heart.
Experts state that heart attacks are usually associated with blocked vessels. However, "broken heart syndrome" arises in situations of intense emotional stress such as separation, deep sorrow, or sudden life changes. This syndrome causes temporary weakening of the heart muscle, and its symptoms are almost identical to those of a heart attack.
Doctors first check the vessels, and if the vessels are open but the heart muscle is weak, the possibility of "broken heart syndrome" is evaluated.
Experts say that with proper treatment and rest, the heart usually recovers in a short time. However, when symptoms similar to a heart attack occur, it is important to consult a doctor without delay.
Medianews.az