Johannes Dietrich and Assem Aweimer (IMAGE) Ruhr-University Bochum Caption Johannes Dietrich and Assem Aweimer (right) have examined the Broken Heart Syndrome more closely. Credit © M. Kalwey / Bergmannsheil Usage Restrictions The image may only be used in the context of the press release "How thyroid function affects stress-related heart problems" published by RUB, 1.12.2020. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.