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A Broken Heart From Stress

A Broken Heart From Stress

Stress can cause a 'Broken Heart' but usually we recover.

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May 24, 2023
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“Is stress bad for your heart?”

I get this question all the time.

Usually, it doesn’t come from the patient but from the person sitting beside them.

Our response to stress varies, and a little stress is usually a good thing resulting in improvements in performance. Not enough stress often leaves us unprepared; too much stress can cause us to shut down co…

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