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Doctors say you can die from a broken heart

The condition "broken heart syndrome" may sound made up but it is a very real condition that regularly sends patients to the hospital. Dr. Christopher Kelly, a cardiologist at UNC Rex, said broken heart syndrome can sometimes be bad enough to require admittance to the ICU. In some cases, it can even lead to death.
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The condition "broken heart syndrome" may sound made up but it is a very real condition that regularly sends patients to the hospital. Dr. Christopher Kelly, a cardiologist at UNC Rex, said broken heart syndrome can sometimes be bad enough to require admittance to the ICU. In some cases, it can even lead to death.

Reporter : Grace Hayba
Web Editor : Joseph Ochoa
Posted 2024-02-14T17:43:30-0500 - Updated 2024-02-14T17:43:30-0500