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Julie Richards from Balsall Common felt pressure on her chest after attending a gym session, and as she was fit and healthy, she knew something wasn't right. After calling 111, Julie ended up in the hospital and was told that she had Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, also known as broken heart syndrome. The heart condition can be brought on by stressful situations and extreme emotions. Julie has been speaking to Â鶹Éç CWR's Georgia Gill.