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Stress & the Heart

Stress Cardiomyopathy

The Japanese call it Takotsuho's cardiomyopathy.  It's the period following a sudden emotional shock when the resulting surge of stress hormones causes structural changes to the heart.  

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Jerry Kennard
Jerry Kennard, Health Pro
Stress Cardiomyopathy
Posted 05/10/12 | comments (0)

The Japanese call it Takotsubo's cardiomyopathy. It's the period following a sudden emotional shock when the resulting surge of stress…