A 'Broken Heart' is Actually a Real Medical Condition

A new study by Loyola University Health System cardiologists has demonstrated that a broken heart refers to an actual medical condition that feels like a heart attack. The study suggested that broken heart syndrome, also known as stress-induced cardiomyopathy, Takosubo's cardiomyopathy or transient apical ballooning syndrome occurs during highly stressful or emotional situations, such as divorce, death of a spouse, a serious medical diagnosis or significant financial ...