MeSH tree: C14.280.945.900.500
Takotsubo syndrome is an acute heart condition that primarily affects postmenopausal women and is often triggered by severe emotional or physical stress. Although it affects about 2% of all patients with suspected heart attacks—and ...
Aug 31, 2026
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A racing heart can be frightening at any age. Palpitations are common during perimenopause and may occur alongside hot flashes, anxiety and disturbed sleep. In many cases, they do not indicate a serious heart problem, but ...
Jul 21, 2026
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Men are overrepresented when it comes to heart disease, but there are certain conditions that mainly affect women, such as "broken-heart syndrome." Stress and anxiety are common in this group. A new study led by researchers ...
Jun 16, 2026
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When Ashley Perlow felt a sharp pain shoot across her chest and into both wrists, she didn't think it could be a heart attack. She was 36, a new mom, and otherwise healthy. At the hospital, blood tests showed signs of a heart ...
Mar 30, 2026
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The number of patients diagnosed with cardiomyopathy has increased substantially over the past two decades. This is the finding of a new study from Uppsala University that mapped all cases of cardiomyopathy in Sweden. Despite ...
Jan 31, 2026
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It's easy to get caught up in the stress and chaos that accompany the holiday season. For some women, their busy lives become even more hectic, and the result can be overwhelming. Also, women often ignore the symptoms of ...
Dec 16, 2025
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You may have heard of the mind-body connection: the broad concept that thoughts and feelings, especially those related to stress, can influence physical health. Mohamad Alkhouli, M.D., an interventional cardiologist at Mayo ...
Sep 4, 2025
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It's often mistaken for a heart attack, but Takotsubo cardiomyopathy—previously known as Broken Heart syndrome—is a serious and sometimes fatal heart condition increasingly reported in intensive care units (ICUs). Yet without ...
Aug 19, 2025
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Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, also known as broken heart syndrome, is associated with a high rate of death and complications, and those rates were unchanged between 2016 and 2020, according to new research published in the Journal ...
May 14, 2025
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The final days of acclaimed actor Gene Hackman are heart-rending—a man with Alzheimer's disease wandering his home for nearly a week after the untimely death of his wife, before collapsing himself.
Mar 25, 2025
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