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flag Men die from "Broken Heart Syndrome" at more than double the rate of women, new study finds.

flag Men are more than twice as likely to die from "Broken Heart Syndrome," or Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy, compared to women, despite women experiencing it more frequently. flag The syndrome, which mimics a heart attack and follows extreme stress, leads to a sudden weakening of the heart muscles. flag Analyzing nearly 200,000 cases between 2016 and 2020, the study found the death rate among men was 11.2%, compared to 5.5% for women. flag Researchers suggest differences in stressors and hormone balances between the sexes could explain the disparity.

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