Can broken heart syndrome be prevented?

Can broken heart syndrome be prevented?

There are no known treatments for preventing broken heart syndrome. However, learning stress management and problem-solving techniques can help improve physical and emotional stress.

Engaging in relaxation techniques can also be helpful. Some examples include:

• Practicing yoga, meditation, journaling, or mindfulness.
• Taking a warm bath; lighting scented candles; and taking long, deep breaths and slowly exhaling.

Depending on the source of your stress, there may be a support group you can join to talk about your stress and share coping skills with others who have had similar experiences. Seeking the help of a professional counselor might be considered too.

In addition, managing physical or emotional stress can be helped by following general healthy habits too. These include:

• Eating a healthy diet, such as the Dash diet or Mediterranean diet.
• Getting regular exercise (at least five times a week for 30 minutes).
• Getting seven to nine hours of sleep each night.
• Spending time with others.
• Keeping your medical appointments, for both follow up and preventive health screenings. Finding and treating any health problems early always leads to the best outcome for a long and healthy life.
• Avoid – or better yet – stop unhealthy choices such as smoking, illicit drug use, and alcohol abuse.