You Can Die From a Broken Heart

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You can literally die from a broken heart—and it affects women 9 times more than men. In this video, Jonathan from the Institute of Human Anatomy explores the truth behind Broken Heart Syndrome (known medically as Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy), a life-threatening condition where emotional or physical trauma literally changes the shape of your heart.

We use a real human heart dissection to break down the anatomy of the four chambers, focusing on the powerful Left Ventricle and the Apex. You'll learn how a sudden surge of Catecholamines (adrenaline) from stress can "stun" the heart muscle, causing the Apex to balloon out like an octopus trap, severely dropping its ejection fraction.

Why does this condition affect post-menopausal women 80-90% of the time? We discuss the theory of estrogen's protective role. Though Takotsubo has symptoms similar to a heart attack , we reveal its relatively low mortality rate and excellent prognosis, as the heart typically recovers with rest and medication. Watch to understand the anatomical and hormonal science behind this fascinating condition
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0:00 - Intro: Broken Heart Syndrome & Who It Affects Most
0:37 - What is Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy? (The Octopus Trap)
0:57 - Heart Anatomy: Four Chambers & Blood Flow
2:07 - Right vs. Left Ventricle: Why the Left is Stronger
2:45 - The Cause: Emotional Trauma, Physical Stress, & Adrenaline
3:21 - Catecholamines (Adrenaline) & The Heart's "Panic Mode"
4:33 - What Happens to the Heart: Apex Ballooning & Base Contracting
5:14 - Diagnosis: Why it’s Mistaken for a Heart Attack
5:45 - Who is at Risk? Females (Post-Menopausal) & Estrogen
6:18 - Prognosis & Treatment: Can You Recover from a Broken Heart?
6:50 - Continue Your Learning Journey
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Common Questions
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