Broken heart syndrome is not a term Hollywood made up, it's a real heart condition that's often brought on by stressful situations, like a heart-wrenching breakup or the death of a loved one. FLU INCREASES CHANCE OF HEART ATTACK FOR ELDERLY PATIENTS, STUDY SAYSThe temporary cardiac condition is often misdiagnosed as a heart attack because symptoms are very similar. In broken heart syndrome, the arteries are not blocked, but blood flow in the passageways of the heart can be reduced. Symptoms of broken heart syndrome tend to begin minutes to hours after experiencing a severe, and usually unexpected, stress. While there is no standard treatment for broken heart syndrome, doctors will focus on improving blood flow to the heart and may recommend additional therapies like β-blockers medications and lifestyle changes.

Source: Fox News February 14, 2018 15:11 UTC