In "broken heart syndrome," ______.
A) sudden surges in cholesterol rapidly clog previously healthy arteries leading to sudden death
B) the person's brain unconsciously "wills" the heart and lungs to stop working
C) stress hormones "stun" the heart, preventing it from pumping normally
D) people's blood pressure skyrockets, causing sudden, massive, and usually fatal strokes

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"Broken heart syndrome" is also known as takotsubo cardiomyopathy, which is a condition where intense emotional or physical stress causes the release of stress hormones that temporarily stun the heart, preventing it from pumping normally. This can lead to symptoms similar to a heart attack, such as chest pain and shortness of breath, but without any permanent damage to the heart muscle.

In "Broken Heart Syndrome," ______