Broken heart syndrome ‘does long-lasting damage’

A condition known as “broken heart syndrome” may leave longer lasting damage than previously thought, experts say.

Broken heart syndrome ‘does long-lasting damage’

Around 3,000 people per year suffer from Takotsubo syndrome in Britain alone, which can be triggered by severe emotional distress, such as the death of a loved one.

Symptoms are similar to a heart attack and the condition, which mostly affects women, is usually diagnosed in hospital.

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