Monday, April 11, 2005
BHS
From the February 10th issue of NEJM, an affliction we can all relate to: broken heart syndrome.
"Emotional stress can precipitate severe, reversible left ventricular dysfunction in patients without coronary disease."
Mama said there'd be days like this! Just say no to expensive surgeries, and say yes to these tips for healing a broken heart that I found on a website for teens:
"This is a great time to redecorate your room or try a new hobby."
"The human spirit is amazing."
"Remember what's good about you." (Have you forgotten about your one ventricle that is totally operational?)
When all else fails, take comfort in the fact that in Japan, the broken heart syndrome is known as "'takotsubo cardiomyopathy,' named for the fishing pot with a narrow neck and wide base that is used to trap octopus."
"Emotional stress can precipitate severe, reversible left ventricular dysfunction in patients without coronary disease."
Mama said there'd be days like this! Just say no to expensive surgeries, and say yes to these tips for healing a broken heart that I found on a website for teens:
"This is a great time to redecorate your room or try a new hobby."
"The human spirit is amazing."
"Remember what's good about you." (Have you forgotten about your one ventricle that is totally operational?)
When all else fails, take comfort in the fact that in Japan, the broken heart syndrome is known as "'takotsubo cardiomyopathy,' named for the fishing pot with a narrow neck and wide base that is used to trap octopus."
