Broken Heart Syndrome

Broken Heart Syndrome - Symptoms

What are the symptoms of broken heart syndrome?

Symptoms of broken heart syndrome mimic those of a heart attack such as:

Sudden chest pain
Shortness of breath

Broken Heart Syndrome - Preparing for surgery

Broken Heart Syndrome - Post-surgery care

Broken Heart Syndrome - Other Information

Cardiology,

Cardiomyopathy,

Heart Attack (Chest Pain)

Article contributed by Department of Cardiology, National Heart Centre Singapore; NHCS Cardiology @ SKH, Sengkang General Hospital

The information provided is not intended as medical advice. Terms of use. Information provided by SingHealth

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