What is broken heart syndrome?

CAMP WOOD, TEXAS — A Texan woman was hospitalized due to literal heartbreak after her pet dog Meha passed away. <br /> <br />Also known as Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, the condition affects vastly more women than men. Symptoms involve a shortness of breath and chest pain <br /> <br />Experts believe the sheer amount of adrenaline and hormones triggered by the stressful event may temporarily stupefy the heart. <br /> <br />NEW YORK DAILY NEWS <br />http://nydn.us/2yZrpvS <br /> <br />HARVARD HEALTH <br />http://bit.ly/2gC6AiO