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Former companion of Richard Berry, singer Jeane Manson suffered a myocardial infarction, when she had just left an appeal hearing in the case between her and his daughter. Can stress cause a heart attack? Dr. Gérald Kierzek, emergency physician and medical director of Doctissimo, enlightens us on this subject.
On Tuesday May 7, Jeane Manson, ex-partner of Richard Berry, suffered a myocardial infarction in Lyon, after a hearing at the court of appeal. She was accused by the latter’s daughter, Coline Berry-Rotjman, of having participated in sexual assaults suffered by her in the 1980s.
A “agitated” audience exit
It was therefore while leaving a hearing held at the Lyon Court of Appeal that Jeane Manson suffered from chest pain. She left the scene quickly, very “agitated” according to witnesses at the scene. Her agent, initially speaking of a “critical” condition, following Jeane Manson’s heart attack, ended up reassuring the singer’s fans.
“Her vital prognosis is no longer engaged. Everything was taken on time”, she told AFP, specifying however that Jeane Manson “will remain hospitalized in Lyon for a few days.
Can stress cause a heart attack?
Accused by her daughter-in-law of serious crimes, can we imagine that the stress suffered by Jeane Manson could explain her myocardial infarction? “It’s possible” confirms Dr. Gérald Kierzek, emergency physician and medical director of Doctissimo. “This can cause a hypertensive surge, which is a risk factor formyocardial infarction. This stress can also cause tachycardia, that is to say an acceleration of the heart rate. If, following this event, which increases the cardiac work and therefore its energy consumption, an atherosclerotic plaque becomes detached and blocks one of the coronaries, it is a heart attack. indicates the expert.
Be careful not to confuse myocardial infarction and tako-tsubo
The doctor also points out that tako-tsubo, or broken heart syndrome, resembles a heart attack. “Tako-tsubo is reversible, but you cannot tell the two apart. If in doubt, do not hesitate and notify emergency services by dialing 15″ he concludes.