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Can stress cause a heart attack? - Medbroadcast

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Everyone knows that keeping stress levels low is an important component of a healthy lifestyle. But did you know that sudden, severe stress can cause a condition called stress cardiomyopathy? Or

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Tags: Heart, Heart Disease, Cardiomyopathy, Heart Attack, Thrombotic Event, Healthy Living, Stress Management

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