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Exploring the Phenomenon of Dying from a Broken Heart
TLDR "Stuff You Should Know" delves into the topic of dying from a broken heart, discussing suicide pacts among elderly couples and the real condition of Broken Heart Syndrome. This condition, also known as takotsubo cardiomyopathy, can be triggered by grief or stress and can mimic a heart attack.
Timestamped Summary
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An episode of "Stuff You Should Know" explores the topic of dying from a broken heart, including stories of suicide packs among long married couples.
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Elderly couples have been known to make suicide pacts when one of them is dying or experiencing a decline in health, and there is some medical evidence to suggest that dying of a broken heart, or Broken Heart Syndrome, is a real phenomenon.
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Broken Heart Syndrome, or takotsubo cardiomyopathy, is a real condition that can be brought on by grief or stress and can mimic a heart attack, and there is evidence to suggest that the death of a spouse can increase the risk of mortality in the surviving partner.
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The loss, grief, shock, and heartache of losing a loved one can potentially lead to a condition called Takosubo cardiomyopathy, where the same neurological pathways that are stimulated during physical pain are also activated during emotional pain.
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Takasubo cardiomyopathy, also known as broken heart syndrome, is a condition that can be triggered by a sudden loss or a highly stressful event, leading to a flood of adrenaline in the body.
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Women are more susceptible to Takosubo cardiomyopathy, also known as broken heart syndrome, than men, and it could be related to postmenopausal hormone levels or the way women's hearts are affected by adrenaline.
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Ned Kelly, a notorious Australian criminal and bush ranger, became a national hero despite his criminality due to his rebellion against oppressive British governance, and there have been several movies made about him, including one with Heath Ledger.
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Ned Kelly is considered a national hero in Australia and has been the subject of numerous movies, similar to Crocodile Dundee.
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Society & Culture
