What are the complications of broken heart syndrome?

What are the complications of broken heart syndrome?

Complications are rare, but those that have been reported include:

• Rupture of the left ventricle (free wall) of the heart.
• Blockage of the blood flow from the left ventricle.
• Heart failure (your heart can’t pump enough blood to meet your body’s needs).
• Blood clot in the wall of the left ventricle.
• Left ventricular outflow tract obstruction.
• Cardiogenic shock.
• Complete atrioventricular block.
• Death.