Mental stress--induced myocardial ischemia is associated with an increased risk of heart problems in those with previous heart issues with severe stress leading to a form of heart dysfunction known as Takotsubo syndrome in some people.
Mental stress--induced myocardial ischemia is associated with an increased risk of heart problems in those with previous heart disease. Severe emotional and physical stress leads to a form of heart dysfunction known as Takotsubo syndrome in some people.