Too much grief can be fatal

US researchers say sadness and loss of loved ones can make bereaved attacks heart attacks.

A study showed that the risk of heart attack increased six times a week after the funeral. In particular, the first day the risk of heart attack increased the most - 21 times.Too much grief changes your heart rate, leading to symptoms of chest pain and difficulty breathing.

Experts believe that bereavement should be aware of suffering and loss that can cause heart palpitations, increased blood pressure and blood clots - causing heart attacks to appear, to avoid this risk.

Dr Murray, head of the investigation team at Harvard Medical School, said: "In extreme pain, you still have to take care of yourself and prepare the medicine you need to prevent heart attacks."

Researchers tracked 1,985 people who survived heart attacks and saw how many of them had funerals just before.

The results showed that 270 (13.6%) people experienced emotional distress and loss about 6 months earlier. They often lose sleep and do not want to eat in this condition.

The highest risk of illness in the first 7 days after the death of a loved one and the subsequent decline. People with a history of heart disease may have a worse, more dangerous situation.

Professor Peter Weissberg of the British Heart Foundation said: "We found that, in special circumstances, psychological stress can cause a heart attack. Therefore, during the funeral, people with money using heart disease must always pay attention to the use of medication because the stress is much greater. "

Experts said that if the death is a wife or husband, it will increase the risk of death from heart disease and stroke - accounting for 50% of deaths.