Scientists have found it is possible to mend a broken heart. US researchers studied 70 patients with "broken heart syndrome", a recognised condition linked to stressful or emotional events. All these patients recovered, most after being given aspirin or heart drugs, even though 20% were deemed critically ill. The American Journal of Cardiology study says the condition is probably caused by a surge in stress hormones. Broken heart syndrome, known medically as Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, was first described by Japanese researchers in the early 1990s. Even though symptoms mimic those of a heart attack such as chest pain and shortness of … Continue reading Medics ‘Can Mend a Broken Heart’