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Broken Heart Syndrome? How stress can trigger cardiac arrest

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Broken Heart Syndrome? How stress can trigger cardiac arrest

Stress as we know is hard on the body, especially on the heart. One illness that could result from stress is called "Broken Heart Syndrome."February is American Heart Month, a time when people -- especially women -- are encouraged to be aware of cardiovascular health.

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.

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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