TED Radio Hour Heartache
Oct 1, 2021
Sandeep Jauhar, a cardiologist and author, discusses the emotional ties between heartbreak and heart health, highlighting how grief can manifest physically. Jeannie Suk Gersen, a Harvard law professor, shares insights on marital challenges and the importance of effective communication. Hui-wen Sato, a pediatric nurse, opens up about navigating grief in her profession, while Knut Ivar Bjørlykhaug reflects on the emotional impact of environmental destruction and the need for hope amidst despair. Together, they explore the multifaceted nature of heartache and healing.
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Broken Heart Syndrome
- A patient developed Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, or broken heart syndrome, after her husband died.
- Her heart had weakened and changed shape due to grief, but it recovered after her emotional state improved.
The Physical Reality of Heartbreak
- Emotions can have a direct, physical impact on the heart, not just metaphorical or symbolic ones.
- Heartbreak can cause real physical changes, as seen in broken heart syndrome.
Death by Fright
- Sandeep Jauhar's grandfather died suddenly after being bitten by a snake.
- The doctor attributed the death to a heart attack induced by fear, not the snake bite itself.
