Broken Heart Cases During COVID-19 Pandemic

 

During cardiac arrest, there are times that a person will experience a broken heart. This can be a result of a heart attack or a Takotsubo cardiomyopathy. When a person has a broken heart, they will be rushed to the hospital for treatment. This treatment may include medication or surgery.

Takotsubo cardiomyopathy

During the recent COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an increase in cases of broken heart syndrome. This is a very dangerous stress induced heart condition that affects women disproportionately. There are no known long term treatments for broken heart syndrome, but there are medications that can help your heart recover.

Broken heart syndrome (also known as Takotsubo cardiomyopathy) is a rare type of heart disease that occurs after a stressful event. It is thought to be caused by physical and emotional stress.

Most people who have broken heart syndrome will recover without long-term damage to their hearts. However, about 10% of patients will experience another heart attack within five years.

Broken heart syndrome is triggered by intense emotional stress or a serious illness. The symptoms are similar to a heart attack. The cause of this syndrome is not completely understood, but it is believed to be caused by a sudden surge of hormones. These hormones are believed to make your heart pump less effectively.

Despite the increased incidence of broken heart cases during the COVID-19 outbreak, there is still no definitive explanation for the connection. Researchers believe that the sudden surge of hormones is caused by overwhelming stress. It is also believed that this sudden surge can trigger a number of different pathways.

Increase in middle-aged women

During the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a dramatic rise in broken heart cases among women. This is a worrying development for women who are already high-risk for the disease.

Broken heart syndrome, also known as takotsubo cardiomyopathy, is a rare, serious condition that can be triggered by emotional or physical stress. It is caused by the release of stress hormones, and can cause severe pain. Symptoms include shortness of breath, uncontrolled sweating, chest pain, and fainting.

Broken heart syndrome is most common in post-menopausal women. During this time, estrogen levels decrease, which makes them more susceptible to sudden stress.

In recent years, there has been a rise in cases of broken heart syndrome, particularly among middle-aged women. This may be due to an increase in overall stress.

Researchers looked at 135,463 broken heart cases from hospitals in the United States from 2006 to 2017. They found a steady increase in the rate of annual incidence in both sexes. The biggest jump in the number of cases occurred among middle-aged women. Almost ten times as many cases were diagnosed in women 50 or older than in younger women.

One of the study’s authors, Dr. Susan Cheng, director of the Department of Cardiology at the Smidt Heart Institute in Houston, Texas, says she was surprised to find that the link between age and the disease was actually quite strong. She expected the risk to be highest in women who had not yet reached menopause, but she found that the likelihood of a diagnosis was 10 times higher in women in their 50s and 60s.

Treatment as if it’s a heart attack

Among women, broken heart cases are on the rise, according to a new study. Researchers examined 135,000 patients in a national database. They found that broken heart cases are on the increase, especially in middle-aged women.

Often referred to as stress-induced cardiomyopathy, broken heart cases are a result of a sudden surge of stress hormones. These hormones cause changes in heart muscle cells, interrupting their function. This can lead to a ballooning of the lower left chamber of the heart.

Symptoms of broken heart syndrome include rapid heartbeats, chest pain and shortness of breath. In most cases, the patient will recover within a month. But some people may have more serious symptoms, such as cardiogenic shock. A doctor may recommend an echocardiogram to see if the heart’s left ventricle is working properly.

A study from Cedars-Sinai Institute for Research on Healthy Aging revealed that broken heart cases are on the rise. The study, led by director Susan Cheng, showed an increased prevalence of the condition among women.

While the symptoms of broken heart cases are similar to those of a heart attack, the test results are different. The test uses special X-rays, dye and a device to visualize the inside of the coronary arteries.

In addition, a cardiac MRI may be used to show abnormal structure of the heart. A blood test may also be done to measure heart damage.