Could a Broken Heart Have Killed Husband of Slain Texas Teacher?

Could a Broken Heart Have Killed Husband of Slain Texas Teacher?

May 27, 2022 — In a seemingly endless stream of tragic news out of Uvalde, TX, the husband of a slain teacher died Thursday just after returning home from her memorial. Irma Garcia was one of two teachers gunned down, along with 19 students, at Robb Elementary School Tuesday. Family members said Thursday that her … Read more

‘Broken Heart Syndrome’ Also Linked to Happy Hearts

‘Broken Heart Syndrome’ Also Linked to Happy Hearts

May 5, 2022 – “Broken heart syndrome” may also happen after joyful life events, a new study suggests. Researchers are calling it “happy heart syndrome.” Broken heart syndrome, known officially as takotsubo syndrome, is a sudden form of heart failure. It’s thought to be triggered by negative life events, such as experiencing fear, grief, or … Read more

Broken Heart Syndrome: On the Rise, Especially in Women 50-74

Elaine S. Kamil, MD, professor emerita of pediatrics, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center; health sciences clinical professor of pediatrics, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles. Susan Cheng, MD, director, Institute for Research on Healthy Aging, Smidt Heart Institute; director of cardiovascular population sciences, Barbra Streisand Women’s Heart Center, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles. … Read more