What does it mean to have a 'broken heart'?

Ever wondered what happens to your mind and body when you go through a break-up? Take a look at the top 10 scientific symptoms of heartbreak to find out whether you've been struck by broken heart syndrome. read more

"Broken Heart". Often the term used by old school romatics, poets and story tellers alike and now I what I am about to tell you is going to blow your mind. The so-called "Broken heart" is not only a term, it's a real (sometimes life threatening) phenomenon that happens and it also has a scientific fact. read more

When your heart is broken, it can feel like the end of the world. No amount of pain has ever felt so agonizing or concentrated. It's like a giant hole was pummeled into your chest, with no hope of repair. read more

People with heart attacks usually have them. Folks with broken heart symptoms typically don't. Echocardiogram. This ultrasound shows your doctor if you have an enlarged heart or if your heart has an abnormal shape while it pumps. That last one can be a sign of broken heart syndrome. Radionuclide perfusion imaging. read more