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A new study reveals men are more than twice as likely to die from takotsubo cardiomyopathy, also known as "broken heart syndrome," than women. While women are more frequently diagnosed, men experience higher mortality rates (11.2% vs 5.5%). Researchers believe this is because men require a more severe trigger to develop the condition. The study, published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, highlights the importance of stress management and addressing underlying heart conditions to mitigate risk. There is currently no specific treatment for takotsubo cardiomyopathy.

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