Broken heart syndrome and cancer are linked, say scientists

Do you know how some couples die a few days apart? This is an example of the syndrome. Symptoms include sudden chest pain, caused by the rise of stress hormones.

And now, a new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association indicates that broken heart syndrome may be linked to cancer.

The study, released on Wednesday, found that one in six people with broken heart syndrome had also developed cancer – and that they were more likely to die within five years of their diagnosis, compared to those who did not suffer. broken heart syndrome.

The researchers are eager to point out that the relationship between broken heart syndrome and cancer has not been fully explored. The study began by examining data from more than 1,600 patients with broken heart syndrome. But the researchers have not found a causal link, but simply that there is a link between the two.

For people with cancer or broken heart syndrome, this is not necessarily a cause for concern. It simply means that patients with broken heart syndrome may have to go through more cancer screening tests.

"A significant number of [broken heart syndrome] patients show an badociation with malignancy, "the researchers wrote. A history of malignancy may increase the risk of [broken heart syndrome]and, therefore, appropriate cancer screening should be considered in these patients. "