{"id":449,"date":"2018-03-29T14:14:41","date_gmt":"2018-03-29T21:14:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gordongunnmd.com\/womens_wellness\/?p=449"},"modified":"2019-05-10T15:08:42","modified_gmt":"2019-05-10T22:08:42","slug":"your-broken-heart-may-be-cause-for-concern-fullerton-ca","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/gordongunnmd.com\/womens_wellness\/your-broken-heart-may-be-cause-for-concern-fullerton-ca\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Broken Heart May Be Cause for Concern | Fullerton, CA"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Of all the emotions one tries to avoid at all costs, it would have to be heartbreak. The end of a relationship or situation that you are emotionally invested in can not only affect your spirit and cause a spike in your sugar intake but can actually cause health issues<\/a>. Believe it or not, but broken heart syndrome is real and closely imitates a heart attack. Like a heart attack, broken heart syndrome has similar symptoms such as increased heart rate, shortness of breath and chest pain.<\/p>\n

Broken heart syndrome, also known as stress-induced cardiomyopathy, can strike even the healthiest of people, but the exact cause is still unclear. Women are more likely to experience a sudden chest pain caused by an emotionally stressful event. Known triggers of broken heart syndrome are unexpected death of a loved one, divorce or separation, betrayal, or even a surprise party. In broken heart syndrome, a part of your heart enlarges for a short period and doesn\u2019t pump as well, while other parts of your heart function just fine. It can be life-threatening, but most make a complete recovery. So, before you write off your feelings as just that, take a look at these signs and symptoms:<\/p>\n