Broken heart syndrome study probes stress triggers
NCT ID NCT04325321
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at 66 people with Takotsubo syndrome, also known as broken heart syndrome, to understand how their bodies react to emotional stress. Participants recalled a stressful event while researchers measured stress hormones and heart rate. The goal was to learn more about what causes this condition and how it affects recovery over one year.
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The Miriam Hospital
Providence, Rhode Island, 02906, United States
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