Love Hurts: Yes, Broken Heart Syndrome is a Real Medical Condition That Affects the Heart in a Physical Way!
The correct medical term for ‘broken heart syndrome’ is takotsubo cardiomyopathy or stress-induced cardiomyopathy. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), broken heart syndrome can occur when there is extreme stress and trauma, such as in the loss of a loved one to death or a breakup, or during and after natural or man-made disasters …