10 Broken Heart Syndrome Symptoms
Symptom #4: Shortness of Breath
The cardiovascular system consists of several components and they all work together to help supply the body with oxygen. As with all well-oiled machines, if one part begins to falter then the others can experience problems also. If the heart begins to falter, then the lungs may be called into action to make up for it.
Broken heart syndrome can lead to less oxygen flowing through the body. As a result, patients will often feel short of breath as the body tries to draw more oxygen into the body. An oxygen mask is sometimes used to help the patient breathe more comfortably.
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