Can you die of a broken heart?

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Can you die of a broken heart?

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Jun 30, 2010

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Someone who is suffering from emotional stress and pain is said to have a "broken heart," but only in a metaphorical sense. Sometimes, however, the damage can be physical. Find out how Broken Heart Syndrome works -- and if it's fatal -- in this episode. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Jun 30, 2010

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