Luxor at Sayville on the Real Effects of Broken Heart Syndrome

Long Island NY

14 January, 2021

4:38 PM

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Luxor Nursing and Rehab at Sayville on the Real Effects of Broken Heart Syndrome Between the COVID-19 pandemic and stress from political and social events, stressors are at an all-time high. Couple that with the vulnerability of our elderly and the inability to visit them if they are sick, and the stress can really take its toll. When extremely stressful events occur, loved ones can be affected by what’s commonly called broken heart syndrome. Luxor Nursing and Rehab at Sayville explains this phenomenon and what you can do to help lessen its effects. What Causes Broken Heart Syndrome? As the name indicates, anything that might make you feel broken-hearted. The death of a friend or loved one, an illness, or even the inability to visit someone who is ailing. What Can Happen Because of It? Broken heart syndrome, officially known as Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, occurs when the sudden physical or emotional stress rapidly weakens the left ventricle of the heart, which then doesn’t allow the heart to properly pump blood. Symptoms of Broken Heart Syndrome This can occur in otherwise healthy people, so knowing the symptoms is key. They include arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat), sweating, dizziness, and chest pain or discomfort. The good news is that this is usually not fatal. The death rate earlier in this past decade was 5.6%, but heart failure does occur in 20% of cases, so it’s important to get medical attention if you’re having these symptoms after a stressful event takes place. Doctors can also give you certain medications to prevent further episodes while you’re body is recovering from the shock. Most people recover between one and six weeks after the episode occurs, and people with an otherwise strong heart generally do not suffer lasting effects. To learn more about Luxor Nursing and Rehab at Sayville and all of the services they offer, visit http://www.sayvilleluxor.com/.