TED Radio Hour Listen Again: Heartache
Jun 10, 2022
In this engaging discussion, cardiologist Sandeep Jauhar unpacks the shocking truth of how emotional pain can lead to real heart problems, highlighting the phenomenon of broken heart syndrome. Harvard Law professor Jeannie Suk Gerson shares pivotal insights on marital dynamics and the importance of open communication to prevent future heartache. Pediatric nurse Hui-wen Sato opens up about grief in the ICU, while climate advocate Knut Ivar Bjørlykhaug connects the emotional toll of environmental destruction with a message of hope. Together, they explore the deep intersections of heartache and resilience.
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Broken Heart Syndrome
- Sandeep Jauhar's patient developed broken heart syndrome after her husband died.
- Her heart physically changed shape due to the intense grief.
Heartbreak is Real
- Emotions have a direct, physical impact on the heart, not just metaphorical.
- Heartbreak is a real phenomenon, and emotions can disrupt heart function.
Fear-Induced Heart Attack
- Jauhar's grandfather died of a heart attack after being bitten by a snake.
- The fear, not the venom, triggered the fatal heart attack.
