Can you really die of a broken heart? Research says that indeed you can die from Broken Heart Syndrome, also known as Takotsubo and Stress Cardiomyopathy. But with quick medical intervention, the condition can be completely reversed. Maryann Murray shares her story of how stress suddenly turned her into a cardiac patient.
Episode Duration: 26 minutes and 46 seconds
Episode Number: 1304
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Fast-paced and provocative, SECOND OPINION focuses on health literacy in an engaging, entertaining and accessible way.
The long-running series engages a panel of medical professionals and lay people in honest, in-depth discussions about complex health issues and life-changing medical decisions.
Host Dr.
Peter Salgo, who maintains a full-time practice at Columbia University Medical Center in New York City, presents intriguing, real-life medical cases to professionals representing a variety of specialties.
As the experts grapple with the diagnosis and treatment options, viewers gain an understanding of doctors' decision-making process.
This season, topics include: psoriasis, chronic pain management, medical radiation, pituitary gland tumor, living with Alzheimer's, pneumonia, autism and more.
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