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Have you experienced broken heart syndrome with psoriasis?

While the search results don't specifically mention broken heart syndrome (also called stress cardiomyopathy or takotsubo cardiomyopathy), they do show that people with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis have a significantly increased risk of various heart Show Full Answer

Have you experienced broken heart syndrome with psoriasis?

While the search results don't specifically mention broken heart syndrome (also called stress cardiomyopathy or takotsubo cardiomyopathy), they do show that people with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis have a significantly increased risk of various heart conditions.

People with psoriasis have 1.5 to 2 times greater risk of heart disease compared to the general population. The chronic inflammation from psoriasis affects blood vessels and can lead to several cardiovascular issues:

* Heart attacks
* Coronary artery disease
* Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat)
* Heart failure
* Cardiomyopathy

A MyPsoriasisTeam member shared: "I had a heart attack in mid-December. It was mild, but I'm in the first stages of heart failure," listing conditions including "global cardiomyopathy."

The inflammation from psoriasis can affect the lining of blood vessels throughout your body, potentially causing heart problems even without a typical triggering incident. This systemic inflammation is believed to be the connection between psoriasis and various heart conditions.

Since you've experienced a cardiac event, it's important to work closely with both your dermatologist and cardiologist to manage both conditions and reduce future cardiovascular risk.

 AI-generated responses are not a substitute for medical advice. These services are not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any condition or disease. Always ask your doctor about specific health concerns.

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