Broken Heart Syndrome: Prevention

Can broken heart syndrome be prevented?

There are no known treatments for preventing broken heart syndrome but learning stress management, problem-solving, and relaxation techniques can be helpful in improving both psychological and physical health. Managing stress can also be improved with physical exercise and anxiety medications.

It is also important to avoid poor choices in managing stress such as drinking, overeating, illicit drug use or smoking. These are not permanent solutions, and could lead to additional health problems.