Interesting Facts: Men are more vulnerable to die from ‘broken heart’

JAKARTA – The pain experienced by a broken heart is often a theme in many works of art. In addition to emotional impacts, there are studies that show serious physical consequences of heartbreaks. In a recent study conducted by Arizona University researchers, it was found that men have a higher risk to die due to a condition known as a broken heart or cardiomyopathy syndrome compared to women.

This syndrome is characterized by the weakening of the heart due to extreme emotional or physical pressure. The study collected and analyzed data from 199,890 patients in the US between 2016 and 2020. The results showed that although the incidence of heartbreak syndromes increased slightly for men and women during that period, the proportion of death from this syndrome was much higher in men.

Data shows that 11.2 percent of men suffering from a broken heart syndrome died, while the figure was only 5.5 percent for women. The overall mortality rate due to Takotsubo cardiomyopathy was recorded at 6.5 percent. Intervention cardiologist, M. Reza Movahed, revealed, “We are surprised to find that the mortality rate due to Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is relatively high without significant changes during the five years of study, and the level of complications in the hospital also increased.”

There are several factors that contribute to this difference. First, heartbreak syndromes are often triggered by stress hormones related to severe emotional or physical experiences. Physical stress such as surgery or infection is more common in men, while emotional stress associated with loss or divorce may be more often experienced by women. However, differences in hormonal balance between men and women are also believed to also affect vulnerability to this condition.

Symptoms of heart broken syndrome are similar to heart attacks, including severe chest pain. This often makes the diagnosis difficult. Researchers hope that by raising awareness about this condition, there will be better treatment and faster diagnosis.

The following is a summary of the relevant data from the research:

• Total patients studied: 199,890
• Male mortality rate: 11.2%
• Female mortality rate: 5.5%
• Overall death rate: 6.5%

This condition is often ignored, even though given the emotional impact experienced by many people, it is important to recognize symptoms and find appropriate medical treatment. Broken heart may seem trivial at first, but this research shows that we must not consider the psychological impact that can lead to serious physical health problems.

With increasing attention to mental health and its impact on physical health, it is important for all, especially men, to understand that emotional pain is not just a feeling; In some cases, he can trigger a more serious health condition. This knowledge is expected to encourage people to be more proactive in maintaining their mental and physical health.