Deconstructing the Enigma: Top 5 Insights into Broken Heart Syndrome

The Gender Conundrum: Women & Broken Heart Syndrome

Intriguingly, the syndrome predominantly affects post-menopausal women. Medical researchers believe that reduced levels of protective estrogen post-menopause might make older women's hearts more vulnerable to stress hormones. While little is understood about why broken heart syndrome affects women more than men, further research into hormonal and gender differences in heart disease can provide deeper insights.