Broken Heart Syndrome? How stress can trigger cardiac arrest

Monday, February 19, 2024
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- February is American Heart Month, a time when people -- especially women -- are encouraged to be aware of cardiovascular health.

Stress as we know is hard on the body, especially on the heart.
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One illness that could result from stress is called "Broken Heart Syndrome."

Christie Ileto explains more in the video player above.
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