These procedures treat blocked arteries, which are not the cause of broken heart syndrome.

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There are no standard treatment guidelines for treating broken heart syndrome.

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Procedures that are often used to treat a heart attack, such as balloon angioplasty and stent placement, or even surgery, are not helpful in treating broken heart syndrome.

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Once it's clear that broken heart syndrome is the cause of your symptoms, your doctor will likely prescribe heart medications for you to take while you're in the hospital, such as angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, beta blockers or diuretics.

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