2023-09-01 09:28:50
With the increase in cases of divorce, separation and separation of loved ones, there is a lot of talk regarding a disease that has become known as “broken or broken heart syndrome”, as many health experts consider it a mental and physical health condition that occurs as a result of a person’s exposure to a strong emotional shock or painful experience.
It is also known as “infiltrating heart”, “temporary heart block”, “exhaustive cardiomyopathy” or “apical hypertrophy syndrome” among others.
According to the siteMayo ClinicHealth, this syndrome often results from stressful situations and stressful emotions, pointing out that it may also occur as a result of a serious physical illness or surgery.
Broken heart syndrome is often a temporary condition, but some people may continue to feel unwell following the heart has healed, according to the same site.
In a phone call to Al-Hurra website with a cardiovascular disease specialist, Dr. Ahmed Mounir, he says: “It is difficult to determine the exact causes of broken heart syndrome, but there are potential factors associated with this disease.”
And he adds: “It may be related to the high levels of stress hormones in the body, changes in the function of blood vessels and the effect on the heart. The heart of the injured can become more sensitive to the hormones secreted as a result of the emotional shock, and thus the heartbeat pattern can change and a disorder occurs in the function of the heart muscle.”
Munir pointed out that the common symptoms of broken heart syndrome are “the occurrence of chest pain, shortness of breath, muscle weakness, and symptoms similar to a sudden heart attack, such as difficulty breathing, headache, and loss of consciousness in some rare cases.”
In a related context, thevery well healthAl-Tabbi stated that “nearly 90 percent of people who suffer from this condition are women, with an average age of 66 years,” noting that “it is not known why this syndrome affects the fairer sex in particular.”
Here, Mounir explains: “Women are usually known to have more emotional sensitivity and to be more vulnerable to emotional trauma. In addition, female hormones may have an effect on the circulatory system and blood vessels, which increases the likelihood of developing broken heart syndrome in women.”
Diagnosis and treatment
According to Dr. Mounir, people with symptoms of broken heart syndrome should “immediately go to a specialist doctor’s office for a comprehensive examination.”
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He explained that the diagnosis includes “X-ray examinations, a blood test, an ECG, a stress test, and a brain examination,” noting that the adoption of the appropriate treatment depends on the patient’s condition and the severity of the symptoms.
It also warns that in serious cases, “emergency medical intervention and treatment in intensive care are required, and medications may also be prescribed to improve heart function and reduce nervous tension.”
In general, the prevention of broken heart syndrome includes managing psychological and emotional stress and living a healthy and balanced life, according to the doctor’s words, who believes that “it is good to have channels to deal with emotional trauma and stress in healthy ways, such as regular exercise, psychological counseling and rest, Avoid exposure to sources of stress.
He also stressed the need to regulate physical activity, good sleep, proper nutrition, and quit smoking, in a way that helps prevent broken heart syndrome.
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Mounir pointed out that “Broken Heart Syndrome may seem like a serious heart problem, but on the contrary, it is usually temporary and improves automatically following a period of time, and recovery usually takes a few weeks, and often the heart returns to its health without permanent damage.”
He concluded by saying: “However, it is important for the patient to feel that he is able to determine the extent of improvement in his health condition, through continuous follow-up with the specialist doctor to obtain more information regarding treatment methods and prevention methods in the future.”
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