author of an earlier study describes it as “a condition caused by intense emotional or physical stress leading to rapid and severe reversible cardiac dysfunction.”Stay informed with live updates on the current COVID-19 outbreak and visit our coronavirus hub for more advice on prevention and treatment.Individuals who experience stress cardiomyopathy display similar symptoms to a heart attack, including chest pain and shortness of breath.
Unlike a heart attack, however, there is nothing blocking the coronary arteries.Although scientists do not know the exact mechanisms that drive stress cardiomyopathy, some believe that stress hormones might interfere with the heart’s ability to pump blood sufficiently.A new study, which appears in JAMA.