There was 'Broken Heart Syndrome', now there's 'Happy Heart Syndrome'; know why being too sad or too happy can be dangerous - Times of India

Takotsubo cardiomyopathy or stress cardiomyopathy or apical ballooning is a condition, in which sudden stress can cause damage to the left ventricle, triggering pain and leading to symptoms resembling a heart attack.

The unpredictability and abruptness of the condition is what makes it deadly. However, it is important to note that death by a broken heart or happy heart syndrome is extremely rare. It commonly occ… [+631 chars]

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