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Broken Heart Syndrome

Broken Heart Syndrome - Diagnosis

How is broken heart syndrome diagnosed?

The doctor will perform an initial evaluation on the patient before ordering tests to check for broken heart syndrome.  

Some initial diagnostic tests can include: 
  • Electrocardiogram (ECG)This measures your heart’s electrical activity which can differentiate between broken heart syndrome and a heart attack

  • Coronary angiographyThis is a minimally invasive test which is done to rule out the possibility of a heart attack. A dye will be injected into the blood vessels of the heart before moving X-ray images are taken. Patients suffering from a heart attack often have obstructions in their blood vessels, which can be seen in the X-ray. However, those suffering from broken heart syndrome usually do not have blocked blood vessels. 

  • Echocardiogram: This is an ultrasound scan for assessment of heart function.

  • Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): This creates detailed images of the heart structure, and may help to differentiate broken heart syndrome from other conditions that can cause a weak heart function. 

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