Deconstructing the Enigma: Top 5 Insights into Broken Heart Syndrome

After setting the stage with the known, we delve into the world of medical mystery – Broken Heart Syndrome. Also known as Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy, Broken Heart Syndrome mimics a heart attack, marked by chest pain and shortness of breath, yet the causes are entirely different. Whereas a heart attack is often trigged by a blocked artery, Takotsubo is a reaction to a surge of stress hormones.