Does day-to-day stress from ordinary life cause broken heart syndrome?

Does day-to-day stress from ordinary life cause broken heart syndrome?

Most likely no. Keep in mind that broken heart syndrome symptoms are brought on by a sudden or extreme stressful event. If you have frequent chest pain or shortness of breath when facing day-to-day moderate stress (for example, stress at work), see your healthcare provider. Ongoing symptoms are usually not a sign of broken heart syndrome. Your healthcare provider can help you figure out how to best cope with stress, prescribe medication if anxiety is a problem or order tests if they suspect there may be an undiagnosed health problem.