How thyroid function affects stress-related heart problems – Medical Xpress

Takotsubo cardiomyopathyalso known as stress cardiomyopathy or ‘broken heart syndrome’has only been known as a clinical condition for about 30 years. It is characterized by an acute, serious functional disorder of the heart muscle, usually triggered by an extreme emotional and psychological stress situation. If detected at an early stage and treated correctly, the prognosis is generally favorable for most patients. However, the acute phase of the disease can lead to complicated and even life-threatening…

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